Wet Start
If you are not prepared to start feeding your starter the day you receive it, place it in the fridge. If you are prepared to start feeding it, place the excess in the fridge.
Feeding your Starter
Please note: after following the instructions for each day, your jar should be placed in a warm environment, between 78 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. I place mine in my oven (off) with the light on, but there are lots of ways to keep your starter an ideal temperature!
Also, if your starter mix ever develops a crust at the top, you should mix it in if it is thin, and remove it before mixing if it is thick and hard.
Day 1
Add two tablespoons (30g) wet starter to a clean jar (wide mouth, 16oz or larger recommended).
Add four tablespoons (60g) of flour and 1/4 cup (60g) of water and stir to combine.
Cover jar with a breathable top, like a cloth secured with rubber band, or paper towel secured with lid band (pictured).
Day 2
Discard half of the jar contents into a secondary jar you keep in the fridge.
Add four tablespoons (60g) of flour and two tablespoons (30g) of water and stir to combine.
Mark fill level on jar. You can use an expo marker, rubber band around jar, sticker, etc.