Starter type
Whole Wheat Starter (100% Hydration)
Jar shows consistency at 100% hydration (liquid flat surface), bubble density from fast activity, and hue from the whole wheat base. Peak rise marked on jar side.
- Hydration
- 100%
- Flour base
- whole wheat
- Activity
- fast
- Flavor
- nutty-tangy
About Whole Wheat Starter (100% Hydration)
100% whole wheat starter. Fast activity (5-8h peak at 76°F). Pronounced nutty, earthy flavor — more robust than white liquid starter but gentler than rye. Excellent for whole-grain-focused breads. Many natural starters begin with whole wheat flour because the additional yeast spores on the bran kick-start the culture. Can be gradually transitioned to bread flour maintenance once established, or kept whole wheat for flavor.
Feeding ratio: 1:1:1
Refrigerate after feeding; feed 1:5:5 weekly. Some bakers rotate feeding between bread flour and whole wheat for best of both activity and flavor.
Feed calculator
Use the selector below to set the feed ratio (default 1:5:5 for weekly refrigerator maintenance). Adjust current and target weights.
- Keep (mature starter)
- 27.3 g
- Add flour
- 136.4 g
- Add water
- 136.4 g
- Discard
- 22.7 g
- Total after feed
- 300 g