Starter basics · 6 min read
Why is my sourdough starter not rising?
Temperature, feeding ratio, flour, and patience: a practical troubleshooting guide.
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A little flour.
A living starter.
A lot of good.
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Good things take flour.
Your sourdough journey starts here
Meet your starter. Learn its rhythm. Bake your first loaf.
You do not need a perfect kitchen or years of experience. Start with a few simple habits and learn to read what your dough is telling you.
1
Meet it
Understand starter activity.
2
Feed it
Build a steady routine.
3
Bake
Make your first loaf.
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Notes from the bread board.
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Simple ways to use the starter you would otherwise set aside.
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How to tell when bulk fermentation is done
Look for dough strength, bubbles, volume, and feel—not just the clock.
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