Been following this sourdough guide for a week now and my starter is finally bubbling. Fed it yesterday and today it's doubled in size. I know I'm like 5 years late to the sourdough thing but this feels like a legit accomplishment. My kids think I'm crazy for keeping a jar of goop on the counter but I'm determined to make bread this weekend. Wish me luck guys.
This is awesome, but I gotta ask - are you doing this at night or early mornings? Because I'm trying to figure out when I'd even have time to feed a starter without sacrificing my one cup of coffee that keeps me sane.
This is awesome. I tried a sourdough starter three times before it actually worked. The smell when it's finally active is wild. You gonna bake with it soon or wait until it's stronger?
Day 7 and you're already ahead of most people. The bubbling means you're basically a sourdough dad now. Just wait until you pull that first loaf out of the oven and the whole house smells incredible.
Nice work sticking with it. A lot of people give up before day 7. That bubbling means the wild yeast is really going to town now. Feed it consistent and you'll have fresh bread in a couple weeks.
Day 7 and bubbling? You're ahead of the game, man. Mine took like 10 days before it really took off. Once it starts rising and falling predictably you'll know you're golden. What flour are you using?
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Nice work! That doubling is the magic moment. Fair warning though, once you start baking with it, your kids will want fresh bread every single day. Trust me on this one.