My sourdough loaves went from flat to fantastic after I switched my feeding schedule

For months, my starter was sluggish and my breads were dense, but after reading a tip in a 1980s baking book from the library, I began feeding it twice a day instead of once. In just over a week, the rise and flavor improved dramatically. Do you think a more active feeding routine is the key, or was it just that particular starter needing more attention?

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lee9262d ago

Ever think about what you're feeding it? That old book had it right, more feedings wake a starter up. It's not just about attention, it's about giving the yeast less time to get tired and sour between meals. Twice a day keeps the population strong and hungry, which gives you that better rise. Your starter was probably starving on once a day. Stick with the new schedule, it's working.

sagep192d ago

Wow, that actually makes so much sense. I never really thought about the yeast getting tired like that. I was just doing what I was told without knowing why. It explains why my bread was so flat last week. Guess I'll keep up with the two feedings then.