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Understanding sourdough feeding ratios

A 1:2:2 feed means one part ripe starter, two parts flour and two parts water by weight.

Key information

A 1:2:2 feed means one part ripe starter, two parts flour and two parts water by weight.

Practical use

Use the related calculator with your own weights and record the result. An ingredient change should be evaluated together with temperature and process.

Example

Two formulas can be compared by percentages even when total batch weights differ.

Results are planning aids and do not replace dough observation or manufacturer instructions.

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