Made sourdough starter with my kids and it's weirdly addictive

Nov 251 min read

Started a sourdough culture with my 7yo daughter like 3 weeks ago. She feeds it every day, names it (currently "Bubbles"), and is genuinely invested. We finally made our first loaf yesterday and ngl it was actually pretty good. She wants to make it every weekend now. It's simple enough that she can do most of it with minimal help, and watching her understand that living things need to be taken care of is kind of cool. If you have little kids who like baking but are tired of cookies and cupcakes, highly recommend. Also the farmers market near us has some starter swap group which is apparently a thing people do???

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RRandy S.Regularjust now

One warning: sourdough can become obsessive (in a good way lol). If she gets really into it, she might want to experiment with ratios and fermentation times. You could have a tiny bread scientist on your hands.

EEli L.Regular9h ago

This is genuinely sweet and also wholesome dad content. Sourdough starter is perfect for kids - easy to care for, visible results, actual baking at the end. The fact that she named it 'Bubbles' is peak.

GGreg W.Regularjust now

The fact that she named it and checks on it daily means she's actually invested. That's so much better than kids just wanting to bake because it sounds fun. This could be a long-term hobby if you nurture it.

TTom P.Regular4h ago

If she wants to do this every weekend, that's amazing. Baking together is way better quality time than most activities. Plus she's learning chemistry, timing, problem-solving all wrapped up in making bread. This is good parenting.

AAdam J.Regularjust now

The 'she feeds it every day' part is the real win here. That's legitimate responsibility and routine at 7yo level. Most parents can't get their kids to commit to feeding a plant lol.

RRob P.Regular15h ago

Making bread together is such a core memory type activity. At 7 she's gonna remember 'Bubbles the sourdough' forever and connect that to time with you. This is actually really thoughtful.

EEd R.Regularjust now

If she wants to keep doing this every weekend that's... actually amazing. Let her. She's found something she's invested in and you're building something together. This is the good stuff.

JJared C.Regularjust now

How long does it take her to feed it? Because if it's genuinely simple enough for a 7yo to do solo that's the sweet spot for teaching responsibility without it becoming YOUR job.

TTravis N.Regularjust now

Sourdough starter as a kid project is actually genius. It's low-stakes, has visible daily results, teaches her responsibility, and ends with something tangible. Plus she names it? That's full investment.

DDom F.Regularjust now

The fact that your first loaf turned out pretty good is the best outcome here. If it had been terrible she might have quit. But 'we made something edible together' is the story she'll tell.

VVic H.Regularjust now

The daily feeding routine is great for kids - teaches responsibility, consistency, something living that depends on them. Plus sourdough is actually not hard and the loaves usually turn out decent. Win-win.