Lessons E01 Beginner Sourdough Starter Care

Send us a question or voice memo!Welcome to the first Saving Bread Lessons episode.If sourdough starter has ever felt confusing, intimidating, or just plain high maintenance, this episode is for you.In this beginner-friendly lesson, we’re covering the foundations of starter care: what a starter actually is, how often to feed it, refrigeration, common mistakes, weird smells, and how to stop overthinking the process.Because keeping a healthy starter alive should feel approachable, not stressful.In this episode, we cover:• What a sourdough starter actually is• Feeding schedules and maintenance• Refrigerated vs. room temperature starter care• Feeding Ratios • Common beginner mistakes• Troubleshooting sluggish or “weird” startersWhether you're brand new to sourdough or trying to rebuild confidence after a few failed loaves, this episode will help you build a stronger foundation.Topics: sourdough starter, sourdough fermentation, feeding a sourdough starter, sourdough hydration, starter temperature, artisan bread, naturally leavened bread, whole grain baking, bread science