How to Revive a Sluggish Sourdough Starter

A sluggish starter just needs the right food and proper temperature. Keep your cultures thriving with consistent feedings!

A jar labeled 'Sourdough Starter' containing a light-colored fermentation mixture with a dark liquid layer on top, sitting on a wooden surface near a bowl and spoon.
Step-by-step guide for feeding sourdough starter: includes bubbling starter, pouring in water, adding flour, and mixing.
A jar of rising sourdough starter with a cloth cover and rubber bands, sitting on a wooden surface next to a bowl of flour.

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  1. Temperature is usually the missing link. Moving your starter to a warm spot around 75 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit can completely transform sluggish activity within hours. What is your go to flour blend when nursing a weak starter back to life?

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