Trouble in baking paradise? Forgot to feed sourdough starter a couple of times, or more? Well fear not, because if you\u2019ve happened to forget a sourdough starter feeding, all is not lost. Here are some simple ways to fix this, and <\/em>make your life much easier!<\/p>\n As an avid sourdough baker, you\u2019re probably aware of the immense responsibility that comes with taking care of sourdough starters. And to achieve a healthy starter, you\u2019ll need to take your time with it. <\/p>\n You must decide how often you\u2019ll be baking so that you can put a plan in place, especially when it comes to storing sourdough starter<\/a><\/strong> with hopes of successfully reviving it later on. <\/p>\n If you like to bake sourdough bread on a daily basis, then you\u2019ll want to keep your starter at room temperature<\/a><\/strong> and feed it every day. This will keep your starter warm and active, whenever you\u2019re ready to use it. <\/p>\n You can also play around with the starter\u2019s feeding schedule<\/a><\/strong>, once you\u2019ve become familiar with your starter and how much it likes to be fed!<\/p>\n Keep your starter refrigerated, as this slows down the fermentation time, and allows you to take a litte break. <\/p>\n Simply remove the starter from the fridge, stir and feed, then rest for 12-24 hours at room temperature before beginning your sourdough recipes<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n Much like any living organism, when left unfed, the sourdough starter will begin to deteriorate. Often this is displayed through signs of molding, pungent smells of nail polish remover, and more. If your sourdough looks, smells, and feels like it has gone bad, then it\u2019s best to throw it away. <\/p>\n You can always put away your sourdough starter for longer periods, until you\u2019re ready to use it again.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s some of the ways to do this:<\/p>\n Freezing sourdough starter is a quick and easy way to take a break from sourdough baking. It\u2019s super easy to do, and requires no feeding until thawed. <\/p>\n To revive the starter, set it on the kitchen counter, wait for it to thaw at room temperature before feeding it with equal parts starter, flour and water. <\/p>\n This one might be a tad tedious, but the yeasts aren\u2019t affected as much. Thinly spread the starter on a baking tray, and dry in a hot oven, or dehydrator<\/a>. <\/p>\n To revive the dried sourdough starter<\/a><\/strong>, combine equal parts dried starter and water. Let the starter re-hydrate, then feed it with equal parts bread flour, or wheat flour, and water. <\/p>\n Say you\u2019ve had your starter for a couple of months, and left it in the refrigerator for a few weeks. here\u2019s how to revive an old starter:<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve forgotten to feed your sourdough starter, there\u2019s no need to panic. In fact it may be time to temporarily put your starter away until you\u2019re ready to bake again. Consider freezing or dehydrating your starter.<\/p>\n You can also make sourdough bread without a starter<\/a><\/strong>, did you know?<\/p>\n And here\u2019s a step by step beginner sourdough recipe<\/a><\/strong> if you\u2019d like to reset!<\/p>\n \n![\"What](\"https:\/\/www.mydailysourdoughbread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/blog-images-75-720x405.jpg\" "\\"Forgot")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\nTable of Contents<\/h2>\n
Sourdough Starter Feeding & Maintenance<\/h2>\n
Daily Baker<\/h3>\n
Weekly or Less Frequent Baking<\/h3>\n
What Happens If I Forgot To Feed Sourdough Starter?<\/h2>\n
\n
Long-Term Sourdough storage<\/h2>\n
Freeze Your Sourdough Starter<\/h3>\n
Dry Your Sourdough Starter<\/h3>\n
![\"What](\"https:\/\/www.mydailysourdoughbread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/blog-images-76-720x405.jpg\" "\\"Forgot")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\nReviving Sourdough Starter<\/h2>\n
\n
Forgetting To Feed Your Starter<\/h2>\n