After six years of making sourdough bread, the author reflects on valuable lessons learned, such as the importance of maintaining a feeding schedule for the starter. Initially unaware of the versatility of sourdough discard, the author emphasizes the hobby's cost-effectiveness and therapeutic nature. Key insights include the ability to store a starter without frequent feedings and the possibility of reviving a neglected starter. These tips highlight both the challenges and rewards of sourdough baking, making it a fulfilling pursuit for novices and experts alike.
To keep your sourdough starter active, you have to feed it using flour and water. However, until I inherited my first starter, I didn't realize I'd have to create a feeding schedule for it.
When I first started making sourdough, I didn't realize I could store my starter for a while without feeding it.
If you need a break from feeding your starter, you can leave it in the freezer for up to one year.
Even if your sourdough starter goes bad, it can be brought back to life with some effort and care.
Collection
[
|
...
]