Wake the
wild yeast.
Five days from packet to bubbles. About 15 minutes a day. The yeast does the rest.
Mix the packet
Mix the full packet with 1.5 tbsp filtered water in a clean jar. After 1 hour, add 1 tbsp organic flour. Cover loosely (don't seal). Leave on the counter for 24 hours.
TipUse filtered or bottled water. Keep warm — 68-75°F is the sweet spot.
First feed
Feed 2 tbsp flour + 1.5 tbsp water. Stir to a thick pancake-batter consistency. Cover loosely. Wait 24 hours.
TipYou may see nothing visible today — that's normal. Yeast is still rebuilding.
First bubbles
Repeat Day 2's feeding. Watch for bubbles — your starter is waking up.
TipNo bubbles by day 3? Move it somewhere warmer — top of the fridge is ideal.
Big feed
⅓ cup flour + ¼ cup water. Stir smooth. Transfer to a larger jar if needed. Cover and wait 24 hours.
TipHooch (gray liquid) on top? Stir it back in. Means it's hungry.
Bake-ready
Ready when it doubles after a feed. From here: feed daily on the counter, or weekly in the fridge.
TipPull off 100g for your first loaf. Feed the rest before storing.
