Peak
center dome appeared deflated
Interpreted at the time as a low-volume peak beginning to recede. This interpretation is not certain.
- Elapsed time
- 15.5 h elapsed
- Rise
- 35–40% rise
Starter logbook
Every feed, rise, stall, chill, and judgment call.
The complete public record of learning how this particular Seawolf culture behaves in this particular kitchen.
Feed
1:2:2 feeding
Current calibration cycle; allow to finish without early refrigeration or refeeding.
- Total starter
- 100 g total
- Ambient temperature
- 75–78°F
Observation
mildly uneven; no clear collapse line
Fine bubbles visible; much less rise than expected.
- Elapsed time
- 11.0 h elapsed
- Rise
- 25–30% rise
Feed
1:6:6 feeding
Uncalibrated overnight build intended to be ripe near breakfast.
- Total starter
- 130 g total
Discard saved
Starter note
Remaining mature starter saved for sourdough-enhanced overnight yeasted waffles.
Peak
slightly depressed
Interpreted as at peak or just past peak; no high-water mark.
Observation
gently domed
Close to doubling; well-aerated sides; no collapse line.
- Rise
- 2× rise
Observation
smooth and slightly glossy
Bubbles especially visible in lower half; not at peak.
- Rise
- 50–70% rise
Temperature
Starter note
Starter had risen only slightly overnight and showed little surface bubbling.
Peak
mostly flat with slight central dome
Interpreted as at or very near peak; no clear fall line.
- Elapsed time
- 11.3 h elapsed
- Rise
- 2× rise
Feed
1:3:3 feeding
Held at room temperature a little over one hour, then refrigerated overnight.
- Total starter
- 140 g total
Discard saved
Starter note
Separate mature leftover portion saved for pancakes.
Observation
inflated; not clearly deflating
No high-water mark observed.
- Elapsed time
- 10.3 h elapsed
Observation
slightly rounded
Fine, evenly distributed bubbles; no clear collapse.
- Elapsed time
- 9.2 h elapsed
- Rise
- 90–100% rise
Observation
gently rounded
Clearly still rising.
- Elapsed time
- 6.2 h elapsed
- Rise
- 70–90% rise
Observation
slightly rounded
More and larger bubbles; still rising.
- Elapsed time
- 4.0 h elapsed
- Rise
- 25–35% rise
Feed
1:3:3 feeding
Transferred to a clean jar and marked with a rubber band.
- Total starter
- 140 g total
- Ambient temperature
- 74–76°F
Observation
active; no clear evidence of collapse
Bubbles throughout; did not appear to have doubled.
- Elapsed time
- 10.5 h elapsed
- Rise
- 50–70% rise
Feed
1:1:1 feeding
First feed after a day in a cooler estimated to be near refrigerator temperature.
- Total starter
- 102 g total
- Ambient temperature
- 80–85°F
