Not only will you have a mature starter to make artisanal bread, but you can use the discard to make discard bread, biscuits, muffins, and pancakes! you don't HAVE to throw the discard away!
After about 7-14 days, you'll have your own homemade active starter you can use for my viral No Knead Sourdough Bread, No Knead Jalapeño Cheddar Sourdough, No Knead Sourdough Sandwich Bread, Sourdough ...