How long does it take for a new sourdough starter to mature?
It's normal for them to take some time to mature, ranging anywhere from 4 to 20 days. You're doing great by feeding it daily, and since there's no mold this time, you're definitely on the right track. If it still doesn't rise, you might want to experiment with different types of flour. Soon enough, you'll be naming a bubbly starter of your own!
Answered by Hendrik, The Bread Code
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For some people the whole process of setting up a starter takes only 4 days. For others it can take 7 days, for some even 20 days. This depends on several factors including how good your wild microbes are at fermenting flour. Generally speaking, with each feeding your starter becomes more adapted to its environment. Your starter will become better at fermenting flour. That’s why a very old and mature starter you receive from a friend might be stronger than your own starter initially. Over time your sourdough starter will catch up. Similarly, modern baking yeast has been isolated like this from century old sourdough starters.
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