BAD MOMMIE here!! I received the Classic Starter and due to many things going on..I forgot to take care of the initial feeding. When I finally remembered, I was unable to find the instructions and turned to your site for instructions. I missed the tab "Education", but did find you on Facebook. I was unable to find the right instructions for the baby starter, but did find some information. This is what I did. Stirred in the mixture in the plastic container. Poured it into a bowl and added 1 C. flour and half Cup warm water. It sat for hours on the counter. I then added 1.5 C warm water and 3 C Flour. I know this is not the correct proportions. Can you tell me what I need to add to get it in the right proportions? BTW, it is rising as it should. Also, I put it in a metal bowl. Does this cause a problem and if so..what should I do? Thanks, Candace Starters are quite hardy and since your starter is bubbling it is now quite happy. There are great instructions with wonderful pictures under the Educations tab and then tips and primers. The ratios you have been feeding your starter are good but usually you discard some of your starter so you do not need to keep it going with such large quanties of flour and your starter will not need as much space in your refrigerator. We suggest you use a glass or ceramic container with a loose fitting lid for storing between. And when you are working with your starter a glass or ceramic bowl is best. Metal bowls may cause a reaction with the starter so we do not recommend the use of them. Joan D@bakershotline

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