Your sourdough starter isn’t failing — you’re just misreading the phase.
If your starter has ever:
Risen once and then collapsed
Smelled terrible
Looked ready but baked a flat loaf
You’re not alone.
In this video, I break down the 3 clear phases of a sourdough starter:
Developing (Newborn, False Rise, Learner)
Established
Needs Help (cold storage + underfed recovery)
Once you understand which stage your starter is in, you’ll know exactly:
When to feed
When to wait
When to bake
And when not to panic
A quick reference guide is available for download inside the classroom in Sourdough Made Simple community. www.thebreadandbutterway.com
If you’re ready to learn sourdough in a simple, practical way, join my free Sourdough Made Simple community at: www.thebreadandbutterway.com
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