Starter guides
Short, practical answers for keeping your starter happy.
How Often Should You Feed a Sourdough Starter?
Counter or fridge, daily or weekly: a practical feeding schedule for a healthy sourdough starter, and the signs it is hungry.
Sourdough Starter Not Rising? 8 Fixes That Actually Work
Why your sourdough starter is not rising and how to fix it: temperature, flour, feeding ratio, water, the jar and patience with a young starter.
Sourdough Feeding Ratios Explained: 1:1:1 vs 1:2:2 vs 1:5:5
What starter feeding ratios mean, how they change timing and flavor, and how to pick the right one for your schedule.