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Old 04-07-2012, 05:34 AM   #1
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I've been following directions in my cookbook for the starter and it has a black liquid on it prior to me mixing it 3 x a day. Is that all right? It is kind of in the way on the countertop, and using one of my handiest bowls. How and where do you "keep" your starter mix? Should it have that black color to the liquid part? Shouldn't it still be bubbly? I feel like I'm doing something wrong.
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Old 04-07-2012, 05:43 AM   #2
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Did you use a pre-made starter?

I made my starter from water, flour, air and patience. It has never had a black liquid on it.

I store it in a large glass jar in the fridge unless I need it that day and then I feed it and leave it out for 8-12 hours.
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from my experience black liquid means dead yeast. If it is just a little bit then you can normally revive it but if there is lots I would start over.

Are you starting from scratch (water flour and patience) or did you start with a starter that you are trying to keep alive?

what hydration level are you keeping it at? How warm is your house?
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The black liquid forms when I ignore my sourdough for a few days I just pour it off and add new water/flour. If you also add a little splash of (pasteurized) apple cider vinegar, that really gives your culture a jumpstart and makes them super happy. It's like medicine for sourdough beasties
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Default Re: sourdough starter question

I made it from a recipe in my cookbook using water, flour, yeast and sugar. It is starting to smell sour, but I don't know how to tell if the yeast is still alive. Can I add more yeast to what I have? What happens to the bread if the starter isn't good? My dd wanted to make it for Easter, but we didn't have time so it has been around 10 + days. I have added less than 1 ts sugar twice.
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Should be fine. It's working if you see bubbles. If it's not working and you try to make bread, it won't rise at all.

have you been feeding it flour & water?
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