Struggling to achieve the perfect sourdough starter temperature for your baking needs? Well take a look at this short but helpful beginner\u2019s guide, to get you started and on your merry way!<\/p>\n
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Sourdough fermentation typically occurs at temperatures between 75\u00b0<\/em>F-82\u00b0<\/em>F or 24\u00b0<\/em>C-28\u00b0<\/em>C.<\/p>\n However, this doesn\u2019t mean that fermentation will not occur outside of these temperatures. <\/p>\n Once you familiarize yourselves with the ambient temperature in your home, it will help you bake the best sourdough bread no matter the weather. <\/p>\n An increase or decrease in humidity can drastically affect the way your sourdough bread will behave.<\/p>\n While temperature can affect your bread dough, it will certainly affect your sourdough starter<\/a><\/strong>. Creating a sourdough starter can be difficult, especially if the temperature in your home doesn\u2019t comply with the sourdough\u2019s needs. <\/p>\n In order for your starter to survive, you need to ensure that it is kept warm, but not extremely warm enough to kill it. Sourdough starters can die from overheating, so if a certain spot is feeling a little too warm for you, then it\u2019s likely too hot for the starter. <\/p>\n Here are some ways to effectively trap heat and bake a successful sourdough bread. <\/p>\n Most of us have a hidden gem in the house that emanates the most warmth consistently. For instance, the top of the fridge, near an internet router, or a coffee machine. If you were to place your sourdough starter near this heated item, the heat will keep the starter nice and warm throughout, though the starter can grow quickly, so make sure you keep an eye on it!<\/p>\n Another great way to keep your starter warm is to place it in the oven, with the oven light on. This will give a good temperature, and as long as the temperature doesn\u2019t reach 122F it should be good for your sourdough baking. Additionally, you could place the starter in a Dutch oven and place that into the lit oven. <\/p>\n If you have a thermometer that measures air temperature, then use it to measure the exact temperature of the oven, with the light on so you can get a general idea of what you\u2019re working with. <\/p>\n If your oven is too warm for your starter even with just the oven light on, then place your starter in the Dutch oven<\/a><\/strong> or a cast iron pot, and make sure to cover it with a lid. This will prevent the heat from escaping, whilst your starter remains warm and cozy. <\/p>\n While warm water eventually becomes cold, it\u2019s good for a little sourdough boost. Use it when feeding your starter, and even throughout the sourdough bread recipe. This is especially great if you\u2019re trying to speed up the rise. <\/p>\n This is a great little trick for sourdough bakers. If you have an electric blanket<\/a>, simply pop it on the lowest setting, and slide your jar of starter beneath the blanket to keep it warm. <\/p>\n If you\u2019re living in a very warm area, then you may have noticed your starter becoming active very quickly, thus eating all of its food quickly.<\/p>\n Here are some things that you can do to ensure your starter develops at a steady pace:<\/p>\n While warmer temperatures can assist with fermentation, colder temperatures tend to make it harder for the dough to ferment<\/a>. In these circumstances, you may need to find ways to help your dough before you can bake sourdough bread. <\/p>\n Here are some tips for you to try:<\/p>\n Making sourdough bread<\/a><\/strong> in hot or cold conditions certainly comes with its own challenges. But with the right equipment and guidance, you should be able to bake bread in no time!<\/p>\n Speaking of beginner, I have an easy beginners sourdough guide<\/strong><\/a> and a beginner\u2019s sourdough recipe<\/a><\/strong> you might wanna try!<\/p>\n \nTemperature Guide For Sourdough Starter<\/h3>\n
How To Keep Your Sourdough Starter Warm<\/h2>\n
Find The Warmest Spot In The House<\/h3>\n
Try Your Oven<\/h3>\n
Use a Dutch Oven<\/h3>\n
Warm Water<\/h3>\n
Use An Electric Blanket<\/h3>\n
Making A Sourdough Starter When It\u2019s Hot<\/h2>\n
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Baking Sourdough Bread In Colder Temperatures<\/h2>\n
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Sourdough Starter Temperature<\/h2>\n