Restarting a Culture from a Dried Starter
Restarting a Culture from a Dried Starter
Restarting a Culture from a Dried Starter
Instructions
- Restarting a starter from a dried culture (Note that this qualifies the starter as a "New Starter"...refer to the appropriate section above after following the procedure below):
- In a 1 cup measuring cup which has been warmed to around 90 degrees by flowing water, combine 1 cup of 90 degree water and the dried culture (1 or 2 tablespoons of powder, more is not necessary).
- Mix well and let the dried culture soak for about 30 minutes.
- Add 1 1/2 cups all-purpose white flour and mix well being sure to incorporate as much air into the mixture as possible.- Proof for 12 to 18 hours.
- Refer to the section above on "NEW STARTERS" to judge the state of your newly revived starter and follow the directions found there.