Technique
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How to Store a Sourdough Starter
Keep an active starter on the counter with twice-daily feedings. For weekly baking, refrigerate after feeding and refresh once a week. For breaks longer than a month, dry the starter into flakes and store in a sealed jar.
Key Takeaways
- Active: counter, 12-hour feedings
- Weekly: fridge, refresh once per week
- Long break: dry into flakes, store sealed
- Always feed before storing
- Wake refrigerated starter with 2–3 feedings before baking
Summary
Active starters live on the counter with daily feedings. For breaks of more than a week, refrigerate or dry your starter to pause it safely.
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