I usually keep my starter on the counter in deli containers with small holes for venting. The other day i checked on it after forgetting to put it in the fridge while away for a few days and had found a lovely infestation of fruit flies and mold (i’m assuming from whatever contamination brought in by the flies)! Had to toss the whole container, but luckily I keep my discard. This is my first loaf back after bringing my discard back to life 🥲

Recipe is basic:

75g starter
380g water
500g white flour
11g salt

by Mysterious_Fan_1849

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  2. humbuckermudgeon

    Interesting. My basic recipe is:

    255g starter

    400g water

    665g AP flour

    15g salt

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