Q. I accidentally fed my starter with the wrong type of flour. Did I kill it?
A.Sourdough starter is quite resilient. Simply resume normal feedings using theproper ingredients and amounts, and the starter should bounce back.
Q. My sourdough starter smells like alcohol or nail polish remover. Is there a way to fix it?
A.When the sourdough starter isn't fed often enough or feedings are skipped, it is common for an alcohol odor to develop. Increasing feeding frequency can help; however, if the starter has been neglected for a while, it may require more effort to revive it. Consult our articleTroubleshooting Common Sourdough Problemsfor more information.
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Q. My sourdough starter has grown mold on top or on the sides of the jar. What should I do?
A.Mold is fairly uncommon when working with a sourdough starter, but it can occasionally happen. There are a couple of options for dealing with mold. Either try to save the starter or discard the starter and start over. For instructions on how to save a moldy sourdough starter, consult our article,Troubleshooting Common Sourdough Problems.
Q. My refrigerator was too cold and Iaccidentally froze my sourdough culture. Can it be saved?
A.Freezing normally won't harm your sourdough culture. Simply defrost it in your refrigerator then work with the starter as you normally would.
Q.I was keeping my sourdough starter in the oven with the light on to keep it a bit warmer. Someone turned the oven on! Can my sourdough culture be saved?
A.While sourdough is amazingly resilient, heat is fatal for a sourdough culture. You may tryfeedingit to see if it bubbles up, indicating it is still alive. If the temperature climbed much above 85ºF, the starter is likely dead.
Q. I forgot about my sourdough starter in the refrigerator for several weeks. It looks fine. Can I still use it?
A.Sourdough starter can survive more neglect than most cultures. The only way to know for sure if it is still viable is to feed it. For more information on reviving your starter, consult our articleTroubleshooting Common Sourdough Problems.
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