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What is best cover to use on starter

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kdt0611

What is best cover to use on starter

Hi all, I am new to the Forum. I am trying to do my first gluten free starter using Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free 1:1 flour. What is the best cover to use on my jar? Is a coffee filter ok? Thanks so much for all help and suggestions.

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BaniJP

Anything that allows gas exchange, but no dirt or flies do drop into the jar. Cheesecloth, coffee filter, kitchen towel, lid loosely on top...

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Mini Oven

the first few days and when expecting yeast, cover with a latex glove or colapsed sandwich bag fixed with a rubber band to trap gas.  Gluten free will not trap gas easily but a glove will so that you know fermentation is happening.   :) 

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phaz

Whatever, as long as it's not tight fitting - gotta allow gas to escape. Enjoy!