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Anyone else doing the whole sourdough starter thing or is it just me?

3w ago·1 min read

Got really into bread baking during the pandemic and I'm still on it. Been feeding my sourdough starter for like 8 months now. Made a really good boule last weekend with some whole wheat mixed in. The crumb structure came out perfect. My wife keeps telling me to stop making so much bread because we can't eat it fast enough but I don't think that's a real problem. Might try ciabatta next.

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Comments(6)

DDavid M.New Dad3w ago

The sourdough life is real. My kids think it's hilarious that I have to 'feed' the starter like it's a pet. But honestly the process is pretty meditative when you've got time to do it right.

BBrandonRegular3w ago

You're not alone at all. I've got three different starters going right now because I got obsessed too. Sourdough is one of those weird pandemic hobbies that actually stuck.

DDerek S.Regular3w ago

This is great because at least you've got something productive to focus on. Plus homemade bread hits different. How long have you been feeding your starter?

JJason B.New Dad3w ago

Still feeding a starter from 2020. It's become part of my routine at this point, kind of therapeutic honestly. My kids think it's gross but they're always happy to eat the bread. How old is yours?

KKevin M.New Dad3w ago

Not just you. There's something about keeping something alive and feeding it that appeals to dads I think. Plus free bread is free bread. What's your best loaf been so far?

PPedroRegular3w ago

I respect the commitment. I tried it once and gave up after two weeks. Do you do it with your kids at all or is that your quiet time before everyone wakes up?