IT'S TIME TO BRING THAT STARTER BACK TO LIFE!
Now that you've gotten your packet of dried starter, you might be having issues reading that teeny-tiny label. I get it, that's why we're here! It's as easy as 1,2,3...4,5. No really, it's pretty simple, and I've tried it to make sure it works!
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Place the dried starter chips in a plastic or glass container. Pour 2 Tbsp of warm water over them, and stir.​
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Cover the container and set it aside until the chips have melted into the water. This usually takes about 3-4 hours. The starter will not look active at this point.
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​Add another Tbsp of warm water and Tbsp of unbleached flour (My preference is King Arthur's Organic Bread Flour) to the starter. Stir to combine. Cover and set aside for 4-6 hours. Now you should see activity in the starter.​
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Add 3/4 c of warm water and 3/4 c of unbleached flour to the starter. Stir to combine. Cover and set aside for 3-4 hours or until the starter has doubled in size and looks quite active.
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​If after 4-6 hours the starter still seems sluggish, discard all but 3/4 c of the starter and do three more feedings. This should take about 5 days to get you back to a healthy, active starter. Use in your recipe as needed.
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I recently purchased fourteen cultures from a local man, that he had sourced from all over the world. He included a set of instructions (that I retyped), but you can find those here. They are different, but more detailed and in grams. Those instructions will also kick off your starter wonderfully!