December 9, 2009 - 1:53pm
Sourdough Question!
How long does it take for a sourdough starter to be ready? How long does sourdough bread take on average to rise/proof? :o)
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How long does it take for a sourdough starter to be ready? How long does sourdough bread take on average to rise/proof? :o)
What do you mean by ready? Do you mean from the time you start trying to catch the yeast to when you can bake with it? Or from the time you refresh it to the time to bake? That would help.
But most starters vary. Depending on the strength and health of the starter.
My starter took a good 10 days before it was doubling, bubbly and active and several weeks before it was really ready for baking.
Part of the reason was that it was COLD in my kitchen. So if the ambient temperature in your kitchen isn't at least in the mid 70's or so, give it longer than the standard directions would lead you to expect.