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My sourdough starter went quiet in the hot kitchen
I noticed my starter stopped bubbling after a few hot days. I moved it to a cooler spot under the counter and it came back to life. Now I check the room temp before I feed it. Have you had to change your routine with the weather?
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luna8917mo ago
Try the fridge next time. It's not just about a cooler spot, it actually slows the fermentation right down. I leave mine in there for weeks sometimes.
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derek6707mo ago
My starter gets so lazy in the fridge it basically turns into a sourdough pet rock. Pull it out and it needs like three feeds just to remember its job. Last time I baked after a chill session, the loaf had the ambition of a deflating balloon. Guess my culture just really enjoys its naps.
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janapatel7mo ago
Watch it slow down like it's on vacation. I keep mine in the basement during summer, where it's consistently cooler. Feed it with cooler water too, seems to help. Honestly, it's more high maintenance than my cat.
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zaracraig7mo ago
Yeah the fridge trick is interesting, but doesn't that totally change the flavor compared to just a cool basement? I feel like a steady chill is one thing, but a fridge's cold might make it taste different when you finally take it out. How does yours turn out after weeks in there?
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