Why Your Sourdough Stater Won't Rise

Temperature

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Sourdough Starters thrive in warm environments. Make sure it's kept in a warmer room

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Measure ingredients in grams with a scale, not by cups.

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Feed equal parts (by weight in grams) of starter, flour and water.

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Use a glass jar or bowl with a light tea towel. A tight fitting lid will prevent it from rising.

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Try different flours. If using bread switch to all purpose and vice versa.

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Click the link below to get more info on how to troubleshoot your starter

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Why Your Sourdough Stater Won't Rise

Temperature

A few things can keep a starter from performing properly.

Improper Feedings

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Ingredients

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Sourdough Starters thrive in warm environments. Make sure it's kept in a warmer room

Temperature

1

Measure ingredients in grams with a scale, not by cups.

Measurements

2

Feed equal parts (by weight in grams) of starter, flour and water.

Feedings

3

Use a glass jar or bowl with a light tea towel. A tight fitting lid will prevent it from rising.

Container

4

Try different flours. If using bread switch to all purpose and vice versa.

Ingredients

5

Click the link below to get more info on how to troubleshoot your starter

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