THE RHYTHM

HOW TO MAINTAIN YOUR STARTER

A simple rhythm for keeping your starter healthy between bakes
BEGINNER

Baker's hands shaping fresh sourdough dough on floured wooden surface with natural morning light

SOURDOUGH IS A RHYTHM

Your starter doesn't need constant attention. It needs a routine that fits the way you actually bake

 

Baker's hands kneading sourdough dough on wooden surface with sourdough starter jar visible in soft focus background

CHOOSE YOUR RHYTHM

BAKING OFTEN

Keep your starter at room temperature and feed regularly

BAKING WEEKLY

Store it in the refrigerator between bakes

TAKING A BREAK

Refrigerate it and refresh it before your next bake

MAINTENANCE ROUTINE

01 — CHECK

02 — DISCARD

03 — FEED

04 — FERMENT

05 — STORE OR BAKE

BUILD A ROUTINE THAT FITS YOU

The best starter routine is the one you can maintain. Bake often, bake occasionally or disappear into a slow weekend project — your starter can adapt with you