Loading…
1
My sourdough starter went from sad to spectacular after I moved it to a different spot in my kitchen
For about three weeks, my starter was sluggish and barely doubled. It lived on the counter next to my fridge. I moved it to the top of my microwave, which is a few feet away and consistently warmer, and within two days it was active and doubling in under 4 hours. The ambient temperature change made all the difference. Anyone else find their starter is super picky about location?
3 comments
Log in to join the discussion
Log In3 Comments
the_michael6mo ago
Remember starters can also hate drafts from fridge vents.
1
shane4346mo ago
Wait, is that why my starter sometimes just gives up? @the_michael I had this old fridge and my sourdough would never rise right on that side of the kitchen. Moved it away from the vent and it was like a different culture. Cold air just kills the activity, you can see it get sluggish. Makes total sense when you think about it, they want a steady warm spot. My last one would get a weird skin on top if it was in a draft.
6
jade_hernandez6mo ago
Seems a bit dramatic, no?
6