Post by @theearlyrisebaker

In my opinion, there are two options for top-tier starter care (plus an added colder feeding routine for you weekend bakers), and the @Brod & Taylor New Sourdough Home Plus makes it really easy to stick to a routine. For once a day feedings, I like to keep my Sourdough Home Plus at 66°F and feed it a 1:5:3 ratio (starter:flour:water). I like to keep a small amount, for example, 3 grams of starter to 15 grams of flour to 9 grams of water. Then, when I want to bake, I feed that 25 grams with what I need to get enough for baking (you'll lose a bit with evaporation + jar residue). What's so great is that you can increase the temperature for that feed so you can bake soon! So if I need 100 grams for a loaf, I would take that 25 grams and feed it 40 grams of warm water and 40 grams of flour, and then pump up the Sourdough Home Plus to 84°F. This mixture could then be used to bake in as little as 3 hours. If you prefer your starter warmer, which is my preference, I do the same feeding routine but at 75°F, repeating it in the morning and before bed. I accumulate a bit of discard, and use it to make sourdough pancakes for my kids once a week. If you'd prefer less maintenance, but want to keep your starter strong and sturdy, feed it the same ratio I wrote above but keep it at 48°F for 5 days at a time. It will smell a bit acidic when you take it out, but the important yeast and bacteria will still be present. A 1:1:1 ratio kept at 82°F will bring back the beautiful aroma you're looking for. Feel free to ask any questions in the comments below! #brodandtaylor #sourdoughhomeplus #sourdoughstarter #sourdoughteacher