My Sourdough Starter Died and I'm Weirdly Upset About It | DadHQ

My Sourdough Starter Died and I'm Weirdly Upset About It

1w ago1 min read

Had this sourdough starter going for like two years. Named it Frank. Left it in the fridge too long over Christmas break while we were visiting family and it went bad. I know it's ridiculous but I'm actually bummed about it. The bread I made from it was legitimately amazing and now I have to start over from scratch. Anyone else get emotionally attached to weird stuff like this or is that just me being a weirdo?

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TTom M.New Dad6d ago

RIP Frank. Two years is a solid run though. I had one go bad once and it's surprisingly emotional for something that's essentially just bacteria. Did you try to revive it or just start fresh?

CChris T.Regular6d ago

This is weirdly wholesome and sad at the same time. Naming your sourdough starter shows real commitment. I think I'd be upset too if I let something I'd been caring for that long die.

SScottRegular6d ago

RIP Frank. Two years is a legit relationship with a starter. My condolences man, that's not weird at all. Have you thought about trying again or are you taking a sourdough sabbatical?

JJakeNew Dad1w ago

Man, that's rough. Two years is a long time to care for something, so it's totally reasonable to mourn Frank a bit. Maybe time to start Frank 2.0 when you're ready?

BBen R.New Dad1w ago

I get it dude, it's not just about the starter it's about the routine and the wins, you know? My kids killed my tomato plants last summer and I was weirdly devastated.

MMikeRegular1w ago

How long was too long? Asking because I inherited my dad's starter and I'm terrified of killing it and disappointing his memory lol

CChristopherRegular1w ago

This hits different because you name it and suddenly it's not just bacteria anymore, it's FRANK. Frank had a personality. Frank let you down but you still cared about Frank. Start a new one and name it Frank Jr.

PParkerNew Dad1w ago

Frank deserved better! I get why you're upset though. You've been maintaining that thing and building a relationship with it basically. Starting over is always rough but at least you know you can do it.