Hydration Level: Starter vs Dough
Hi All!
Brand new to this, so sorry for a dumb question:
For hydration level, I keep seeing 70-75% as a solid range. Would this mean:
A) Starter is fed 1:1:1, but when you make your bread dough, you use a ratio that brings the dough down to desired hydration.
B) Starter is fed 1:1:0.75
Bonus points if you let me know favorite recipe/hydration level/any other tips.
Thanks in advance for dealing with and answering my very beginner question :)
Posted Apr 8, 2026, 1:08 PM UTC
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