Sourdough Starter From Scratch: A No-Fail Guide for Beginners (Mix, Feed, Float Test, Maintenance)

Sourdough Starter From Scratch: A No-Fail Guide for Beginners (Mix, Feed, Float Test, Maintenance) Want to bake incredible naturally leavened bread? It all starts here! 🌱 This no-fail guide will show you exactly how to grow your own healthy, vigorous sourdough starter from scratch, perfect for home baking beginners. We walk you through every critical step, phase-by-phase: Initial Mix: Combining flour and water to start your wild fermentation. First Stirrings: What to look for in the early days. Peak & Crash Cycles: Understanding when your starter is hungry and active. Maturity Check (Float Test): How to know when your starter is ready to bake with! Fridge Maintenance: The easy way to store your mature starter. We also cover essential troubleshooting tips, including when to adjust your feeding frequency and how to deal with strong, acidic smells. Follow this clear plan, and you'll have a reliable, tangy starter for the best homemade bread! Like this video if it helped you grow your starter! Share it with a fellow home baker! Keywords: sourdough starter, starter maintenance, feeding routine, float test, home baking, natural leaven, wild yeast. #sourdough #breadmaking #starter #homebaking #sourdoughstarter #naturalleaven