How to Do the FLOAT TEST for Sourdough Starter

Here's how to do the FLOAT TEST to check if your sourdough starter is ready to use.

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Video Clips:
00:00 Intro
01:17 Why Does The Float Test work?
01:46 The Float Test: Sourdough Starter with Rye Flour
02:09 The Float Test: Sourdough Starter with Bread Flour
02:32 Testing The Float Test on Sourdough Discard
03:42 Conclusion