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100g starter: how much flour?
The answer
Divide the starter by the percentage your recipe uses:
| Starter as % of flour | Flour for 100 g starter |
|---|---|
| 10% | 1,000 g |
| 15% | 667 g |
| 20% | 500 g |
| 25% | 400 g |
How it is worked out
100 g ÷ 20% = 500 g of flour. 100 g of a 100% starter holds 50 g flour and 50 g water.
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Questions people ask
How much flour for 100g of starter?
At 10% it is 1,000 g, 15% it is 667 g, 20% it is 500 g, 25% it is 400 g.
How much flour and water are in 100g of starter?
At 100% hydration, 50 g flour and 50 g water.
Which percentage should I use?
Use the one in your recipe. This page only turns a percentage into grams.