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Starter with fresh milled rye wheat berries

louisemmcandrews's picture
louisemmcandrews

Starter with fresh milled rye wheat berries

Greetings,  I have been baking sourdough for several years and recently had to make a starter because mine died.  That said,  I milled fresh rye and mixed it with filtered water.  Everyday, i get hooch, and maybe a few bubbles.  Should I not use the whole rye?  Is it feeding too quickly with the full grain?  It used to be so easy to make up my barm.  Help please. 

Davey1's picture
Davey1

If you're getting "hooch" your not feeding enough. Increase flour. Enjoy!