Starter Health & Rescue

What Is Hooch? Why Your Starter Separates and Whether You Should Actually Worry

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What Is Hooch? Why Your Starter Separates and Whether You Should Actually Worry

I want to tell you about the morning I nearly threw away a starter I had been nurturing for three months. It was a Tuesday, I had just shuffled into the kitchen in my pajamas, and when I lifted the lid off my jar I was greeted by what I can only describe as the … Read more

Sourdough SOS: How to Resurrect Your ‘Dead’ Starter (It’s Not Over Yet!)

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Close-up of artisan sourdough loaf with crispy crust and open crumb structure

Table of Contents Introduction A. The heart-sinking moment: There’s little that causes more panic for a sourdough baker than opening the fridge to find a neglected, lifeless-looking starter. It’s often dark, separated, and shows no signs of the vibrant activity you remember. B. Reassurance: Before you despair and consider tossing it, take a deep breath. … Read more