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A sourdough starter acts as a raising agent, to provide your loaves with a wonderful rise. But for this to happen, your sourdough starter must be active, and ready for action. If you\u2019re unsure about the status of your mature sourdough starter, and want to know whether it is ready to use for your sourdough bread, then perhaps it\u2019s time to perform a float test!<\/p>\n

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What is a Sourdough Starter?<\/h2>\n

A sourdough starter<\/a> is a key component in sourdough bread baking. The starter is filled with good bacteria and wild yeasts that essentially help the dough rise. <\/p>\n

Where most bread recipes use active dry yeast to ensure a good dough rise, sourdough bread uses a starter as a leavening agent.<\/p>\n

What is a Mature Starter?<\/h3>\n

A mature sourdough starter<\/a> will continuously double its volume, several hours after feeding. It will have lots of bubbles on the side of the jar, and on the surface of the starter. Your starter can take anywhere from 7 to 14 days till its ready to use<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n

It\u2019s better to plan a bake 14 days after feeding your new starter. Patience is the key element to ensure happy baking. <\/p>\n

What Does Sourdough Taste Like?<\/h3>\n

Sourdough bread tastes pretty similar to yeasted bread, but with a slight twang from the natural acids present in the starter, that is also very welcoming when eaten. You can pair this wonderfully nutritional bread with anything you like<\/a><\/strong>. The sour flavor<\/a><\/strong> is in no way over powering, in fact many prefer the tangy flavor over regular yeasted bread. <\/p>\n

Benefits of Sourdough<\/h3>\n

Apart from the addicting flavors, sourdough has some additional health benefits, compared to regular white bread<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n

The lengthy fermentation process aids in breaking down phytic acid<\/a>, which is a plant toxin that blocks the body\u2019s ability to absorb nutrients found in whole grains. The reduction of phytic acid in sourdough bread, means that these incredible nutrients are available for us to take! <\/p>\n

Furthermore, sourdough bread happens to help regulate blood sugar levels, and aids digestion, by breaking down some of the gluten, so those who suffer from gluten sensitivity can happily enjoy sourdough bread<\/a><\/strong>!<\/p>\n

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What is the Sourdough Float Test?<\/h2>\n

The float test<\/a> is a method bakers use to judge whether their sourdough starter is ready to bake with. This involves dropping a glob of sourdough starter into a glass of water, to see whether it floats. <\/p>\n

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