St John's is a very reliable starter that is easy, and almost foolproof to make. It is very fast too, enabling the baker to use it successfully in only 5 days. It stores well in the refrigerator. It has a mellow flavor, not too tart. More creamy and buttery than most starters.

Viscocity

味道

配方

起始配料

192g Water
32g Chopped dried dates
20g Greek yogurt
40g Rye flour
40g Ap flour
20g Rye flour
20g Ap flour

喂养配料

100g Water
50g Ap flour
50g Rye

I only feed when depleted from use. Or if I haven't used it in a long time, I will remove 50g and discard the rest. Then feed it the following amounts

100g Water 50g Ap flour 50g Rye

制作方法

Make the yeasted date water. Be sure to shake or stir twice a day. Should be ready after day 3. Tip: use chopped dates that are lightly coated with dextrose.

192g Water 32g Chopped dried dates

Use 80g of yeasted date water. Add the following ingredients, then set aside at room temperature for 8 hours.

20g Greek yogurt 40g Rye flour 40g Ap flour

Add another 40g of the yeasted date water. Add the following ingredients then set aside at room temperature for two hours, or until doubled. It is now ready to use or you can refrigerate it for future use.

20g Rye flour 20g Ap flour