How to Fix A Sourdough Starter | Baking Sourdough Artisan Bread

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Let's simplify sourdough and address all the most common questions and concerns in this video - and of course, make some delicious sourdough artisan bread! If you've yet to watch part 1 of this video, I highly recommend doing that. It's linked below along with all the things I mentioned in this video.
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00:00 Introduction
02:00 Troubleshooting
22:56 Baking Sourdough Artisan Bread

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@whitneymichelle8300 6 ай бұрын

I kept my starter in my fridge for seven months after a traumatic event in our family. I took it out just before Thanksgiving and that buddy bounced back like nothing happened. Lol.

@dorothykelley1881 5 ай бұрын

My fridge has been freezing almost everything and when I put my starter in there about a cup and a half, It froze totally hard as could be. When I remembered it I pulled it from the back of shelf where it was hidden, set it out to thaw so I could throw it away. When it thawed I feed it just to see if it would do anything Viola. Bubbled up the best it every had. As I feed it again I added small amount of buttermilk, made the best bread I have made so far...Who would have thought? So amazing...😮😬

@lifeoutnumbered 4 ай бұрын

I am an experienced baker. Like mastered French Macarons and Creme Brûlée and making my own starter was not easy. Simple? Yes. Easy? No. I have never felt so much anxiety that I was messing something up than I have during this venture. I have researched so much almost daily. Like what is my sourdough starter doing day five for example. And that was something I didn't expect because everyone had said it was so easy. Honestly it felt like having a Newborn baby as a first time mom hahaha. Babies are simple they just need food and the right environment and kept clean. But you are still so unfamiliar you don't know what to expect and every baby is a little bit different. Sourdough was really the same way for me. Like finding the sweet spot for warmth and the sweet spot for feeing it and how big I need to keep it in order to keep it active enough. I just wanted to share my experience so if other people who felt that way too don't feel alone.

@ashleyoakley8268 3 ай бұрын

Yes! My starter didn't grow until I made it a nest in my electric blanket and fed it brand new bread flower! Then it exploded.

@Itsangela87 6 ай бұрын

I had my starter on top of the stove and my partner turned the oven on, also baking my starter...and GRACE survived! She didn't have a name until then.

@Truelaine1 6 ай бұрын

I have watched so many sourdough videos to try to understand how to be successful at sourdough and this video has made the most sense from all others. I thoroughly enjoyed this video and learned so much. Thank you for sharing. I would be one of your "imaginary clients" for sure!

@StephanieRoberson-tb5bk Ай бұрын

This is all really great information, it has really helped me to understand how get started. Thank you for your great explanations.

@emilyhobson3028 6 ай бұрын

I am one of those poeple that started a sourdough starter last week and gave up last night lol but, since seeing this video, im going to keep going. Luckily, I still have the starter. Lol Thank you for posting this !

@chrissmarie455 6 ай бұрын

I 💯 agree! I had ZERO luck with starter UNTIL I made it pancake batter consistency every time and BOOM my starter thrived!

@Rodawg708 6 ай бұрын

I LOVE that you end the videos with a recipe. I’m so glad I found your channel. It keeps me motivated to get stuff done.

@survivalhomesteadteachingfarm 5 ай бұрын

After 3 years of trying and failing, you are the reason why I can do sourdough now! So I am incredibly thankful you troubleshoot and break things down to where I can understand. I admire all you do!

@piki4862 5 ай бұрын

It took me about 5-6 months to create my starter. It was anything but simple BUT now I've had my starter for 8 years. I have left her unfed in the fridge for a year but I take her out and mix in the chooch and let her come to room temp for 12 hrs and feed her for 2-3 days and she's wonderful and back. I don't discard anything now.

@MakingMyAbodeOTR 12 күн бұрын

Newbie sourdough gal here 👋 I just watched your ultimate guide and now I'm watching this video. I tried a starter recipe I saw on someone else's video and it wasn't going well. It was a non discard recipe. Anyway on day three the dog got into it while we were out to dinner 😵‍💫😬😅 These videos are incredibly thorough! I'm trying a new starter tonight and am so excited. New subscriber...living your content and your blog is beautiful 😍 😊

@gunther13101 4 ай бұрын

Watched your first video and it was great!!!!! Thank you for explaining everything so clearly!💕

@melissaevans4396 6 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness that looks amazing! I hope it was as delicious as it looked. I most definitely am going to make your recipe of this. I’m so excited to try this! Thank you for the hard work and advice ❤

@TheTandumbs 6 ай бұрын

I’ve been dabbling in sourdough for a while. I ended up storing it in the fridge. This video just made it click in my brain!!! Thank you!

@rorriewright9011 6 ай бұрын

I love this!! Love all the sourdough recipes!!! Learning sourdough is for me!!!! I am excited for these videos!!! Thanks for sharing... i did go and read your blog! Very understandable!!! Thank you!!😊

@marytillison8392 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for doing step by step on starter I’m on day 3 so excited! You made everything so clear to understand! Love your videos your such a beautiful person!!

@faithreyes8797 6 ай бұрын

Love, love, love this video. I have been making sourdough bread for about a year now and you are still teaching me things! Thanks so much!!❤

@808quake 5 ай бұрын

I am new to baking. I love your Baking Schedule Option on your Blog which helps a lot ! Thank you

@TheLifeMidwife 6 ай бұрын

This is SO helpful!!! I've been struggling for months with so many failed attempts at cultivating a sourdough starter. I've watched so many youtube vids, read books, blogs, etc. I'm learning a lot from you. Thank you! 🌻

@lauracosta690 5 ай бұрын

Loved this video! Thank you for breaking everything down and just making it super easy to understand and work with. I’ve been working with my sourdough starter for about 4 years now, but it’s been a slow process for me making it only when I have the time. I’m now in the habit of making bread and other sourdough things weekly! ❤

@kristenmcmunn8342 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this!! I just started making sourdough and watched your 1st video after following other tutorials, and it was super helpful. And you're right- the first faq you addressed is the issue I'm dealing with right now! Lol I feel so much more confident in my sourdough adventure now! Lol thanks again 😊

@ezellfam3625 6 ай бұрын

I felt as if you were in my kitchen, looking at my starter and explaining to me what is wrong with it and how to fix it. Thank you for sharing!

@nicolewatters4062 6 ай бұрын

I'm on day 3 of my starter, thanks to you. You've made it so easy for me. Ty ❤

@barbmeasell7230 6 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness I am starting a sour dough starter. Everyone made it sound so hard and you just simplified it to me.. Thank You!!

@marciainnocent6321 6 ай бұрын

Best teacher for explaining so much about starter. Mine is doing so good since watching your video on how to make starter.TFS

@GiftedLegna 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for your time and information. I’m on day 4 and utilize the tip on keeping it thick.

@samanthafitch952 5 ай бұрын

I am excited to begin this journey and thank you for sharing your knowledge I know nothing about this, but I am so excited to learn and experience the process! And I would definitely be one of your clients, your bread looks amazing! I just discovered you today and immediately started following!

@melissamonroe561 5 ай бұрын

I found ur channel while looking 4 sourdough starters. I must say that, having watched several now, I really am enjoying ur channel!

@MoonFlower52798 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!! You've inspired me to try making a new starter again!! The last 3 or 4 times I tried, I probably gave up too soon, or something freaked me out, I'm not sure, but you've given me the confidence to give it another go! I just want to master this!

@SunraeSkatimunggr 6 ай бұрын

You got me inspired! My start is 5 days old and just starting to smell better. I have made yeast bread for 50+ years and tried sourdough once but didn't like the results. I would love to see your recipe for your sandwich loaf. I will look to see if you have one already.

@Sunnylane02174 6 ай бұрын

This is such an amazing sourdough video! I’m guilty of keeping too much in my jar. I bake a lot but not everyday. Thanks for this video!!! It was a huge help!

@Rodawg708 6 ай бұрын

I started mine after your last video and it’s not going well. I’m so glad you’re doing this!

@nathaliemora4933 19 күн бұрын

These look delicious! definitely will use your tips and will start again with my starter!

@umzmumkandi296 6 ай бұрын

I love how you simplify this process. I do it a lil differently but at this point in my sourdough journey more instinctively. Some need this explained in soooo much detail. It’s not that complicated 😂

@NicoleHoltActress 6 ай бұрын

The bread looks just SO delicious! You inspired me to start my own sourdough starter. Day 1: today!

@victoriafinley2360 6 ай бұрын

This is so helpful!! I would love you to make a video on "selling sourdough". It would be very informative and fun!!

@kimberlylois4855 5 ай бұрын

I keep a “dry starter” and take little bits of that to make a levain for whatever I’m making. I love it. I keep it in the fridge and I feed it / refresh it every 10-14 days. So easy!

@pasveritas1872 6 ай бұрын

I love your content and persona ❤ thankyou Hopewell x

@gwenabee4ever 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! You answered all the questions.

@KL-oh3lp 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for this. So many sourdough recipes are unnecessarily complicated - your more relaxed explanation works for me. I can’t wait to try again.

@ghizlanetalbi7768 6 ай бұрын

I learn a lot everytime i watch your videos. It’s genuine

@HopewellHeights 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! ❤️

@Sidiandore 6 ай бұрын

I just wanted to say thank you. My starter finally 'came alive' yesterday after over a week of struggling with it. ❤

@amclaudet 5 ай бұрын

I was so excited when mine was finally done!! Same time as yours! What have you made so far?

@SandyL1591 5 ай бұрын

This was incredibly helpful! Thank you!! I’m so glad your channel popped up for me, just when I was about to give up on this DIY yeast process. Now instead of throwing out my “unsuccessful” starter, I’m going to go add more flour to her since she is pretty liquidy! Here’s to hoping that gets her going, day 4 🙏🏻

@Cheftabathawycc8018 3 ай бұрын

Hello, I am so glad I came across your page. I am a personal chef. However, I have never made homemade bread. I have watched all your videos, most of them anyway. Lol. I am hooked. I am going to start my starter. And I'm going to start making homemade bread, and maybe I can start that as a business. Thank you for giving us so much knowledge. You would truly be blessed for everything that you have done for all of us. Thank you so much

@reneahuffman8364 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video! I commented on the last one with issues. You have answered so many of my questions! The day after I commented, I think, I threw out my original starter. Super mad at myself! But, I immediately started another. So, yes. Thank you!!

@helensergify 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! I finally figured out what I was doing wrong, thanks to your video. My starter wasn't rising as much as before and it ended up I wasn't discarding enough. Thanks again!

@tetianakolokolova1752 2 ай бұрын

Lucky to find you after my troubles with my starter. It was runny for a long time with some light bubbles, so, like you suggested I add more flour and the next day I got my starter double in size, was so happy!!! Thank you a lot!

@lindabeauchamp2991 6 ай бұрын

Always look foward to your videos

@janestevens4954 4 ай бұрын

You just answered my questions about what is going on with my new starter! I was adding too much water and not discarding enough! Thank you. Hopefully I can fix it.

@jameyfisher423 6 ай бұрын

This video was perfect for all my questions!!! On day 4 of starter!! You did amazing explaining everything! Thank you! ❤

@theoneandonly1158 Ай бұрын

Im on 4th day also.

@cschultzy 6 ай бұрын

Ahhh!!! Love this video. I'm a sourdough newbie and between this video and the last, all my questions have been answered!!! Yay🎉 Also, you keep it so simple. Other videos made me feel discouraged. ❤ THANK YOU!

@HopewellHeights 6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@rebeccakeenaghan2062 6 ай бұрын

Oh my gosh you are glowing 😊 and another great video I am now making my own bread and 8t feels amaz8ng x

@tahoe4beauty 6 ай бұрын

What a sweetie pie you are ~ Oh Boy, Oh Boy 😊 you explained everything in such a clear, easy to understand way, I felt like I was sitting in your kitchen shredding the mystery on how to build a robust starter. Waiting the half hour to add in the salt..another good tip! I will be back, heck I'll just subscribe and DING 🛎 DING the Happy Dance outa here. Great teacher ~!!

@TiaFaith 5 ай бұрын

So glad I found this video to help with my starter woes. Your blueberry loaf was gorgeous. I’m an imaginary client and I’ll take a loaf 🤗

@QuiverofArrows 28 күн бұрын

I just wanted to tell you how grateful I am that I have found your channel. Everything is very informative and easy to digest. You have so much wonderful information and wisdom you are sharing with the world. This mother of 6 is overjoyed. FYI : I tried your discard sourdough biscuits, and they were amazing and a big hit. I'm going to try this sourdough lemon blueberry bread next. May the Lord continue to bless your family and your hands.

@maryannhaller3273 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for doing this video, I really appreciated it.

@maryannhaller3273 6 ай бұрын

I must tell you that for months I did just all purpose flour with absolutely no luck. It was when I did the rye that it took. I just started mixing some bread flour and the rye and that took also. I am so excited.

@ashleamendelson1414 6 ай бұрын

Can’t wait till next week! I found you and I’m super happy. I’ve wanted to make sourdough bread for the longest time but it all seemed so complicated until I found your channel. You are so informative and explain things in detail for beginners like me who have a hard time understanding. Thank you 🙏 I plan on being a long time viewer and baking student all the way from Missouri 😊

@inmyvintagegarden 4 ай бұрын

Me too all the way from Canada ❤

@CarolePenhaleKing 2 ай бұрын

I like your explanation, Im making it now. After the stretching i let it sit on the counter over night. And it really doubled. My dough was really wet. So i folded with lots of flour. Its in the fridge now. Cant wait to try it. Thanks

@ashleyoakley8268 3 ай бұрын

Okay, I clicked on this video for the blueberry bread... Then I saw you make it into french toast!?!? What?? Drooling over here on my way to feeding my starter RIGHT NOW! ❤❤❤

@PineTreeHill22 6 ай бұрын

I am so happy you posted this! Watching now! I started mine last week with your video, and my starter was rising well in days 3 and 4. Now it’s not really rising. Thank you for your knowledge. ❤

@letifromtexas6543 6 ай бұрын

@user…same thing happened to me.

@kerrikerry6687 6 ай бұрын

Ive just come across your videos and I must say a huge ‘THANK YOU’ as the way you simplify sourdough has allowed me to wrap my head around it a lot easier. And Im not feeling intimidated by it as much now. Ive been away for six weeks looking after my grand daughter during the Australian Christmas holidays. I purchased a live starter from a company here in Aus but there was no explaination on what to do to get it going so I’ll be trying to get that active in the next few days. Do I feed it and leave it out on the counter or place it into the fridge. Id say the counter. Im really not sure!

@roseofsharin 6 ай бұрын

Same happened to me. I'm not giving up though! 😅💪

@JahneshaH 6 ай бұрын

Same 🎉😂. I moved to the country from a city and just learning how to really cook from scratch. I was about to give up after day 3 or 4 of my starter. It seems to be back on track.

@roseofsharin 6 ай бұрын

@@JahneshaH We can do it! Happy cooking!

@debcobern312 5 ай бұрын

I haven't tried doing sourdough in decades but you've made me anxious to give it ago again...even at turning the ripe old age of 75 on 2/2!!!!!! Thank you and God bless you and yours! 🤗👍💖🙏🙏💖

@HopewellHeights 5 ай бұрын

So excited for you to give it a try! ❤️

@Iamstephaniesamuels 4 ай бұрын

Happy Belated Birthday 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

@Jess.E.17 6 ай бұрын

I had left a comment, but you totally answered my question! Thank you for this video! Any tips for those of us above 5,000ft?

@jaylynnthompson6836 6 ай бұрын

Your bread is gorgeous. Yum. I'm scared of starting my starter 😢. You do make it seem easy.

@jewelthompson3492 Ай бұрын

Mistakes help you learn better. So I'm glad you made that mistake because it made me learn form this.

@Maiasatara 5 ай бұрын

Hearing 8-12 days makes me feel so much better! My first try i was active after 3 days then I went to hospital suddenly and threw it in the fridge for two. After returning - nothing for a week. So, I started over and have seen nothing for 4 days. I've been using AP and whose wheat and boiling tap to remove chlorine. Buying rye flour today and crossing my fingers.

@jeanetteharris373 6 ай бұрын

I tried it a few years ago, and made it to day 4 or 5, and then must have produced the houch. It smelled almost like nail polish! I caved and threw it out. I think I'm ready to try again!😊

@Walkingtalkingprayer 5 ай бұрын

You had me at "don't be a germophobe". I wonder what the last years have been like for you :) Thanks to you, I finally get it and my starter behaves like it's supposed to. Thank you so much!! ♥️♥️♥️

@debbiem3559 4 ай бұрын

I will be new to sourdough. I know nothing about it and stumbled upon a channel that spoke about it. I struggle with gut issues and read that sourdough is great for people who have gut health issues. I am beyond excited to start this. I just began watching your channel/videos last night and I love how informative you about ALL. I live in the city and am psyched! I have a question with regards to discards; can you save discards for later use (like 2-3 days)? If so, how do you store and for how long can you store?

@amclaudet 5 ай бұрын

I was told it was supposed to be thin pancake texture but mine took over 2 weeks to be ready. I thought it would never happen! I had no idea the hooch was meaning it was hungry! I was definitely not feeding enough some days depending on how much was discarded. Does make sense lol

@roseofsharin 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!! I was having all the typical problems you mentioned, in addition to my house being chilly due to this weather pattern. I'm going to use your tips and add more flour. I'm on day 8 of my started so my next question is how long do I continue this process? Will the starter eventually mature if I continue to discard, add, and keep warmer?

@karenrconn 6 ай бұрын

I found your channel last night. You inspired me to try AGAIN my hand at starting sourdough starter. I have not been successful with they in the past. Our old farm house is always cold. Looking at your lovely kitchen, there did you acquire your proof box? And what is your bread oven, it is a special equipped just for bread?

@lindsayvanvlack7312 6 ай бұрын

Is it safe to bake with the discard when you have a starter that is not established yet? Like can you use day 2-4 discard to bake with? Can you show how to use discard in a recipe? Your videos have been so helpful and totally calming my anxiety around it! So happy I found you!

@athomewithpatriciavvieyra6709 6 ай бұрын

Hi , love this continuation. Can I use this starter on any recipe that calls for yeast? Plus how much of this starter do you put in a recipe .

@royalicing8603 6 ай бұрын

SO GOOD!!! THANK YOU!!❤ I have a quick question...occasionally I get that dark liquid on the top of my starter (hooch?), do I pour it off? Or mix it in?

@melodybarry3127 6 ай бұрын

Finally, someone else with a proofing box! Our house stays at 65°.

@marisameans9859 Ай бұрын

More cowbell! Awesome!

@debbiealb2647 6 ай бұрын

Your french toast looked wonderful. Question when the started in the refrig and you need to feed it, do you feed it cold or do you wait for room temp to be feed. Thank you for sharring.

@melaniethorne9396 2 ай бұрын

I’m building my first starter with your last recipe!! It looks amazing. My question is can you keep immature discard or do I toss it until it’s mature?

@yesseniamoreno2581 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your videos! How do you know your starter is mature. Thank you 😊

@lisacarden1309 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Sweetheart! 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

@LadyAmby 5 ай бұрын

I just made the lemon, blueberry artisan bread from Einkorn this morning. Beautiful looking but I haven’t tasted it yet..

@jocelyndasilva3065 3 ай бұрын

This is great information! One question, if my starter didn’t rise on day 7, (because I was going 1:1 ratio)and I added more flour/less water and had better luck with the rise. Where do I go from here, would you recommend starting steps 3-7 again?

@cindystutts3477 2 ай бұрын

What temperature do you use for proofing the dough in the proofing box? Also, my biggest challenge is knowing when bulk fermentation is done. Any suggestions are very appreciated. Love your videos. Thanks for all the work 😊

@cheyennehoneycutt5934 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for these videos, I began my sourdough starter a few days ago and I’m noticing a lot of liquid content and not much activity. (Just like you said it did really well the first couple of days about day 4 now I’m noticing the extra liquid) I will do a good discard tomorrow and try out a thicker consistency when feeding! I do have a question though, are there ever any scenarios where discoloration is okay? It does not appear to me to be mold, and as far as I’m guessing the smell is okay it almost looks as if the top oxidized some but only happened in one of my jars. I have two going with the intention of gifting one. Again thanks for the super thorough videos, this is something I was always afraid to try but with you help it has been a lot easier.

@maryridenhour9441 4 ай бұрын

What are the domed dishes you use to bake the bread? Where can I find them also. Thank you. Love your videos.

@desireebright7475 4 ай бұрын

I really want to make sourdough and your videos have been the most helpful! I just have one concern/question... after you have a mature starter can it be left alone for several days without feeding? Thinking of when I go on vacations. God Bless!

@irissanchez2832 5 ай бұрын

I’m actually struggling with a flat starter, and I’m on day five. I will try adding more flour and less water. Thank you.

@JenniferJones-ll4sf 4 ай бұрын

Love your videos. What is the size of your clear glass dish?

@nessak907 6 ай бұрын

Hi! Do you do a quick freeze to the proofed dough before you bake?

@emmapautler4543 5 ай бұрын

I’m adding more flour per your suggestion. I’m determined not to give up on my starter. Should I be feeding it twice a day or just once? It does not appear to be doubling at all right now.

@gailstritzel9066 5 ай бұрын

I just started my starter today and so excited. My question is.... how do you know how much mature starter to use in a recipe? What I mean is if you are not starting with a written recipe, is there a set rule as how much starter to use?

@ariainman6691 5 ай бұрын

I have been baking Sourdough Breads for 8 years. NEVER really believed I had it PERFECT. After watching this Video I believe this is PERFECT. The Sourdough Starter is best THICK Keep a small amount of active SDS in refrigerator. The Day before you are going to BAKE Remove the Tiny Amount from refrig. Feed 1/2 cup Rye or Whole Wheat Flour and 3/4 cup of water. Let is sit...BAKE. DID I GET IT RIGHT? THESE ARE THE NOTES I WROTE FROM YOU. Looking forward to try. THANK YOU FOR SHARING, Aria

@HopewellHeights 5 ай бұрын

Yep!

@ImHamasfu Ай бұрын

I agree go by texture, ever since i started going 1:1 my dough got worse 😅

@TheRusticHomemaker 6 ай бұрын

Do you know about how high your bread ovens are? I really wish my Aldi would get these again! Thanks!!

@fordy9erfan 6 ай бұрын

I want to know how you keep your starter going once established? After you bake bread, do you have to feed leftovers all the time?

@savinginstyle 6 ай бұрын

Where did you get the Clear baking dish and Lid? As well the bake wear ypu Baked the bread in as well?

@onehumblesoul5160 5 ай бұрын

Hello Steph!!! 👋 I have a question is there a such thing as your discard being too think I'm on day 4 and 5 and when I go to discard it I thin it out because it's too thick but then on the next day thickens back up just the same, what should I do???

@janthompson8255 6 ай бұрын

Question: I started working on my sourdough starter for seven days, I do know one thing I did wrong I put equal flour and Equal water it was way too watery, but I keep my house at 67° because I’m so hot and the starter never did anything didn’t bubble up and I put it beside a light to get it warm but it didn’t work so I was wondering if my house is too cold to get a starter going, what do you think?