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bubbly sourdough starter in glass jar

How to Feed and Maintain a Sourdough Starter (recipe)

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So you've put in the time and work to establish an active, bubbly sourdough starter (or maybe you bought one or were gifted one) and you're wondering, "what now?!" In this post I will teach you what to do next to ensure a long-lasting relationship with your brand new kitchen companion. I'll not only walk you through how to feed and maintain your sourdough starter whether you are baking once a day, week, or month, but I'll also answer all of your burning sourdough starter FAQs. Think of this as your sourdough starter manual/reference guide. This post is packed with info so buckle up and enjoy!

  • Total Time: varies
  • Yield: one jar of active sourdough starter

Ingredients

*amounts will vary depending on your preferred ratio and the amount you'll need for baking. See blog post for details

Sourdough Starter, established and active

High Protein Bread Flour such as King Arthur

Water, filtered room temperature

Instructions

Place equal parts by weight of sourdough starter, flour, and water in a jar and mix well to combine. Cover loosely with a lid and place in a warm spot until doubled. Once starter is doubled and at peak, use it in your favorite sourdough recipes. Feed the remaining starter while it is still in its peaked state to maintain starter strength.

Notes

See blog post for loads of starter information and sourdough starter faqs. This will be a very fluid blog post and I plan to update it often with new questions or issues that arise so please leave your questions or your tips in the comments or over on my substack and I will answer them and add them here!