Add note on float test (#318)

The float test is not super reliable - this adds some comments on when
it can work and when it does not.
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Hendrik Kleinwaechter
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@@ -345,6 +345,17 @@ made with such a starter. The flavor when taking a bite
is incredible. It nicely plays with soups as well. Just take
a bit of this bread and dip it in your soup.
\subsection{Why does my starter not float after using the float test?}
The float test may not reliably determine your starter's readiness for dough
inoculation. While it's effective for wheat-based doughs, where ample gas gets
trapped in the gluten matrix, it's less reliable for non-wheat doughs. In non-
wheat doughs, the gas generated during fermentation tends to escape, causing
the starter to likely sink.
For more accurate assessments of your starter's readiness, watch for bubbles
at the container's edge and consider its aroma. A mature starter should emit a
mildly sour scent without being overly pungent.
\section{Dough}
\subsection{Should I~autolyse my dough?}