Daily Sourdough Feeding? Only If It Lives on the Counter
By Bubba Goodcrumb · · 32 seconds
Your sourdough starter’s feeding schedule depends on where you keep it. Bake often? A counter starter ferments faster and usually needs daily feeding. Bake weekly or less? Fridge storage slows fermentation and reduces feeding demands. Before dough day, give your refrigerated starter
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HEADLINE: MATCH STARTER CARE TO YOUR BAKING RHYTHM
RUNTIME: ~34 s · 84 spoken words
HOOK: Counter starter is for frequent baking. Fridge starter is for lower-maintenance baking.
BEAT 1: Keep it on the counter if you bake often. Room temperature starter ferments faster, so it usually needs daily feeding. [on-screen: Counter equals daily care] [b-roll: Starter jar on kitchen counter]
BEAT 2: Use the fridge if you bake weekly or less. Cold slows fermentation, which reduces feeding pressure and discard anxiety. [on-screen: Fridge equals slower feeding] [b-roll: Starter jar going into fridge]
BEAT 3: Before baking from the fridge, give it one or two room temperature feeds. You want active rise again before dough day. [on-screen: Wake before baking] [b-roll: Feeding chilled starter on counter]
CTA: Choose the schedule that fits your kitchen, then keep the routine consistent.