Starter Care

A jar of bubbly, well-fed sourdough starter next to a bag of flour and a measuring jug of water

How to Feed Sourdough Starter: Ratios, Timing, and Care

A clear, no-stress guide to feeding sourdough starter, covering ratios, flour, water, storage, and how to read when it’s actually ready to use.

A jar of bubbly, active sourdough starter made from flour and water, ready for baking

How to Make Sourdough Starter From Scratch: A Simple Guide

A step-by-step explanation of how to build a sourdough starter from flour and water, including why temperature matters more than a fixed day count.

A jar of sourdough starter with a rubber band marking a stalled rise line, next to a kitchen thermometer

Sourdough Starter Not Rising? Causes and How to Fix It

A stalled sourdough starter is almost never dead; it’s usually cold, underfed, or getting fed something that’s working against it, and this guide walks through why and how to fix it.