April 29, 2020 - 7:54am
What is growing in my starter!
I was given a starter this past weekend (Saturday) and fed it the following day (Sunday). I accidentally neglected it and it is now Wednesday... oops! I went to feed my starter and there was a bit of liquid on the top, hooch I presume although it wasn't dark, and some type of clear membrane. My starter is also VERY liquidy. I don't know what to do. Should I remove the clear membrane and feed as usual?
Help is very much appreciated!
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Just stir it in in, it is just water.
If you use white flour and 100% hydration it is thinner then when you use whole with or dark rye.
Yes that is the hooch. As the bacteria and yeast get starved they will produce more acid and more alcohol. The very high acidity is breaking down the gluten and making the starter runnier. Mix it back in and feed the starter, it is telling you that it is hungry.
Benny