Honestly, my sourdough starter came back to life after I stopped feeding it every day, total game changer.

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I killed three basil plants by overwatering them before I learned to just leave them alone. It’s the same idea, where trying too hard messes things up. Letting things breathe, whether it’s a starter or a project, often works better than forcing it.

patriciak911mo ago

Ever try just feeding your starter once a week? Mine got way more active when I backed off.

drew4581mo ago

My sourdough jar sits in the fridge for seven days between feedings now. The longer rest lets the yeast and bacteria balance out, which boosts rise and flavor. Sometimes doing less is the key to better results in slow projects like this.