Saving Bread
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Saving Bread
Lessons E01 Beginner Starter Care
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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.
Long live real bread!