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Flowchart starter conversion (#48)
* Flowchart stiff starter * Add flowchart for liquid starter
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@@ -100,11 +100,42 @@ starter's flavour by changing the type to a liquid starter.
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\begin{figure}[!htb]
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\centering
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\includegraphics[width=0.5\textwidth]{sourdough-starter-liquid.jpg}
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\caption{A liquid sourdough starter where the flour separates from the water. Bubbles indicate
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that is ready to be used.}
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\caption{A liquid sourdough starter features a high level of water. The high
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water amount boosts lactic acid producing bacteria. After a while the liquid
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and flour start to separate. Bubbles on the side of the flour
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indicate that the starter is ready to be used.}
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\label{fig:liquid-sourdough-starter}
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\end{figure}
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\begin{figure}[!htb]
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\begin{tikzpicture}[node distance = 3cm, auto]
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\node [block] (init) {\footnotesize Make a regular or stiff starter};
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\node [block, right of=init] (feed_new_ratio) {\footnotesize Mix 1g existing starter, 5g flour and 25g water};
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\node [block, right of=feed_new_ratio] (next_day) {\footnotesize Wait 24 hours};
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\node [block, below of=init, node distance=4cm] (feed_again) {\footnotesize Feed again using 1:5:25 ratio};
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\node [block, right of=next_day, node distance=5cm] (test) {\footnotesize Check starter readiness?};
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\node [decision, below of=next_day, node distance=4cm] (ready_signs) {\footnotesize Sour yogurty smell and bubbles visible on flour?};
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\node [block, below of=test, node distance=4cm] (last_feed) {\footnotesize Feed one last time};
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\node [block, below of=last_feed, node distance=3cm] (bread_dough) {\footnotesize Make bread dough};
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\path [line] (init) -- (feed_new_ratio);
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\path [line] (feed_new_ratio) -- (next_day);
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\path [line] (feed_again) -- node{\footnotesize repeat 3 times} (feed_new_ratio);
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\path [line] (next_day) -- node{\footnotesize after 3 days} (test);
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\path [line] (next_day) -- (feed_again);
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\path [line] (test) -- (ready_signs);
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\path [line] (ready_signs) -- node{\footnotesize no} (feed_again);
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\path [line] (ready_signs) -- node{\footnotesize yes} (last_feed);
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\path [line] (last_feed) -- node{\footnotesize after 6-12 hours} (bread_dough);
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\end{tikzpicture}
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\caption{The process to convert your regular or stiff starter into a liquid starter. The whole
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process takes around 3 days. The longer you maintain your starter at the
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suggested hydration level the more adapted your microorganisms become. It is recommended
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to keep a backup of your original starter as the liquid environment will select
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an-aerobic microorganisms. This boosts bacteria that create lactic acid rather
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than acetic acid. The resulting acidity will be perceived as milder.}
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\label{fig:liquid-starter-conversion}
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\end{figure}
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The liquid starter is made at a hydration of around 500 percent. This means
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the starter has way more water than flour. The additional layer of water on
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top of the flour changes the microbiome of your starter.
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@@ -167,6 +198,34 @@ The stiff starter is the driest of all the starters. It has a hydration of
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around 50 to 60 percent. So for 100 grams of flour you are using around 50 to
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60 grams of water.
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\begin{figure}[!htb]
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\begin{tikzpicture}[node distance = 3cm, auto]
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\node [block] (init) {\footnotesize Make a regular or liquid starter};
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\node [block, right of=init] (feed_new_ratio) {\footnotesize Mix 10g existing starter, 50g flour and 25g water};
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\node [block, right of=feed_new_ratio] (next_day) {\footnotesize Wait 24 hours};
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\node [block, below of=feed_new_ratio] (feed_again) {\footnotesize Feed again using 1:5:2.5 ratio};
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\node [block, right of=next_day, node distance=5cm] (test) {\footnotesize Check starter readiness?};
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\node [decision, right of=feed_again, node distance=4cm] (ready_signs) {\footnotesize Size increase and sour smell?};
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\node [block, right of=ready_signs, node distance=4cm] (last_feed) {\footnotesize Feed one last time};
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\node [block, below of=last_feed, node distance=3cm] (bread_dough) {\footnotesize Make bread dough};
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\path [line] (init) -- (feed_new_ratio);
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\path [line] (feed_new_ratio) -- (next_day);
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\path [line] (feed_again) -- node{\footnotesize repeat 3 times} (feed_new_ratio);
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\path [line] (next_day) -- node{\footnotesize after 3 days} (test);
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\path [line] (next_day) -- (feed_again);
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\path [line] (test) -- (ready_signs);
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\path [line] (ready_signs) -- node{\footnotesize no} (feed_again);
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\path [line] (ready_signs) -- node{\footnotesize yes} (last_feed);
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\path [line] (last_feed) -- node{\footnotesize after 6-12 hours} (bread_dough);
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\end{tikzpicture}
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\caption{The process to convert your regular starter into a stiff starter. The whole
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process takes around 3 days. The longer you maintain your starter at the
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suggested hydration level the more adapted your microorganisms become. The
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stiff starter boosts the yeast activity of your sourdough starter.
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The guide uses 50 percent hydration level. If the dough is too stiff consider increasing this to 60 percent.}
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\label{fig:stiff-starter-conversion}
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\end{figure}
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In the stiffer environment the yeast thrives more. This means you will have
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more CO2 production and less acid production. In my tests this is a game
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changer especially if you are using weaker gluten flours. The wheat flours in
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