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Sourdough Starter Tips and FAQ

The helpful tips and ideas below will ensure that you have the bubbliest and most active sourdough starter possible. There are over 50 articles with information to help you! Browse this section for helpful instructions and tips, from how to make a sourdough starter to strengthening it. This easy to follow feeding schedule will get you off to a flying start. Whether you are making it from scratch or rehydrating a sourdough starter that you've purchased, you'll find easy to read instructions across this category. If you have any troubles along the way, trust that I am here to help you! Start by reading my article on Troubleshooting a Starter. If you can't find the answer there, feel free to contact me.

Sourdough starter in a small mason jar.
A small mason jar sitting on the counter. There are two small take out containers sitting on top of the mason jar.

How To Share Sourdough Starter [illustrated guide]

Two jars of sourdough starter sitting on a white granite bench in front of a white tiled wall. The jar on the left has a yellow lid the sides of the jar are clean. The jar on the right has an orange lid and the sides of the jar are dirty.

Should You Clean Your Sourdough Starter Jar?

Ziploc bag with label "Frozen Sourdough Starter Dec 22" sitting next to a baking tray with frozen sourdough starter pucks.

Can You Freeze Sourdough Starter?

Jar of bubbly sourdough starter with a yellow lid being placed in an electric yogurt maker. It says 10hrs on the LED screen.

How To Keep Sourdough Starter Warm

Can You Use Yogurt To Make A Sourdough Starter

Can You Use Yogurt To Make A Sourdough Starter?

Different types of flour for feeding sourdough starters

Can I Feed My Sourdough Starter Different Types of Flour?

Sourdough for busy moms - easy sourdough recipe for time poor moms - this photo shows a mom and son slicing sourdough bread while there is a Nerf blaster battle going on around them.

Sourdough Secrets For Busy Moms

Different types of sourdough starter - this is a liquid sourdough starter made in a coffee jar.

10 Different Types of Sourdough Starters and How To Use Them

How to use sourdough starter in the garden

How To Use Sourdough Starter In The Garden

YEAST VS SOURDOUGH STARTER - WHATS THE DIFFERENCE - PINTEREST IMAGE

Yeast vs Sourdough Starter - What's The Difference?

Best jar for sourdough starter - Ball Jar with silver lid has half volume of sourdough starter. There are two elastic bands showing the levels of the sourdough starter in the jar.

Best Jar For Sourdough Starter [guide to sourdough starter containers]

HOW TO FEED A SOURDOUGH STARTER

How To Feed A Sourdough Starter: Maintenance Guide

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