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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” starters

Whether 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