Starter School
Your starter is talking.
Are you listening?
Exploring sourdough starter through first principles — fermentation, microbiology, and the little things no one explains.
Understand Your Starter
- How do I know if my starter is actually active?
Recognise activity and explore what CO₂ can tell you.
- Can I overfeed my starter?
Understand how feeding affects your starter.
- When is the right time to feed?
Learn what to observe through a feeding cycle.
- Why does my starter smell like alcohol or nail polish?
Make sense of changes in your starter’s smell.
- My starter isn't rising at all. Did I kill it?
Find the next question to ask when your starter stays flat.
