How I Feed My Sourdough Starter | Beginner Friendly

How I feed my sourdough starter

In this video, I'm not going to get into all the health benefits or the different ways to make a starter (I did link the recipe that I used years ago to start a successful sourdough starter). I will just focus on showing you how easy it is to feed and maintain your sourdough starter. When I'm not using my starter, I keep in in the refrigerator and that slows the fermentation process. When I pull it out of the refrigerator, I allow it to come to room temperature before feeding it. If there is water on top, I usually just pour it out and then allow it to come to room temp. In the summer you might have to feed it more frequently even if it's in the refrigerator. I usually feed in it in the morning and in the late afternoon. The measurements below are a "guide" if you will, if you are off by a few grams it's not a big deal. I use the disgcard to bake and I usually never toss it out (that's the good stuff). Once I'm done baking, I feed my starter, I usually add a bit extra flour to it to make it extra stiff, cover it and then place it in my refrigerator; I ALWAYS feed my starter before putting back in the refrigerator. Try to use the best flour you can get your hands on and make sure your water isn't treated with chemicals. Sourdough baking is pretty simple and fun to do on top of it being good for your gut, so give it a try and don't over think it!

50 grams of starter
100 grams all purpose flour
100 grams of water

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[edkeaton]

Hi Lydia! It's been a long time since I've tuned into your channel. You look fantastic as always! I hope that you're doing well and your family too! Have a splendid Fourth of July weekend and stay safe out there! 🙏♥️😎✌️🇺🇸🎆

[kathygriffin]

Hi Lydia!! Thank you for the tutorial! I love watching a lot of these and then applying them to my regimen to see what works best. I recently switched to King Arthur flour and love it. I sad to say I haven't used and discard yet, but plan to now!! Hope all is well❤

[Reinolds_Recipes]

Really love your video!!! Keep sending recipes to us please… I am subscribed! 🙏

[OjaysReel]

One of my great unstarted projects. This is the way🔥🔥🔥
Good to see you sis!

[mattl]

Hi Lydia! Thanks for showing me how to go about this... I've done a little research and discovered it's really not as complicated as I originally thought. It's just producing wild yeast right? I'll have to get started on making my own starter this weekend so I can make yummy bread too.
Hope you're all doing well and enjoying your summer 😊

[MichaelRei]

Motherhood has been good to you! You look great! I am into sourdough. My starters name is Yeasty boys! If you don’t mind I would like to recommend a You Tube channel for those who may want to make their own starter. It’s The Bread Code. He explains what to do and the reasons behind it. I know you don’t have the time to give to learning the intricacies of sourdough but it’s important to know as much as you can to get consistent results. I would love to see some of your sourdough bread next time you make some. I really enjoy making sourdough bread. Appreciate you!!

[thesloyde]

Good evening Sweetie. I hope you had a good day today? My da was a little bit like pain in the A** but now is weekend 😅.

By the way: your new hair color is really chic 😉

[NetaChrist]

I’ll just have you start it for me and I can just feed it. 😁

[NetaChrist]

Ha ha people don’t know what cozonac is.