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Sourdough Starter - Daily Feeding
You're lucky enough to have a Sourdough Starter. Hopefully you got it from me! If not, you'll need to start your sourdough starter. This usually takes 14 days. Here's a post that helps get you started with your sourdough starter.
Sourdough Starter Naming
I know this sounds silly, but naming your sourdough starter is fun. You can then reference her (We named our starter Bethany after National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation)
Daily Countertop Sourdough Starter Feeding (1-1-1 at 100g) 🍞✨
Keeping your sourdough starter happy and healthy is simple when it lives on the counter. I feed mine once a day using a 1-1-1 ratio at 100g. It doesn't have to be the same amount, but make sure to keep the ratio the best you can. The sourdough starter is not too picky and is definitely hungry :)
How I feed:
Discard all but 100g starter.
A shortcut I use is to discard 200g into a container and put it in the fridge.
Add 100g flour
- Use an unbleached all-purpose flour like 365 or King Arthur. You will use a lot of flour so I'll pick a cheaper option. Do NOT use bread flour.
Add 100g water
- My tap water is fine, but yours may vary. Try it out and see if it works before resting the water or using bottled water.
Mix until smooth, scrape down the sides, and loosely cover. I use a paper towel with a rubberband.
- I take a paper towel and wipe the rim clean. This ensures the papertowl won't stick tomorrow.
That’s it. This ratio keeps the starter balanced, predictable, and strong—perfect if you bake often or want it ready at any time.
What to expect:
It should double in size within 8 - 12 hours
Bubbles throughout = healthy starter
Mild, pleasant tangy smell
If it’s rising and falling consistently, you’re doing it right. Simple, repeatable, and reliable. Just how sourdough should be.
Sourdough Starter Extra Info
- I use the 1-1-1 ratio with 100g to get 200g of discard. This amount is intentional. It is measured to fully go into my Sourdough Bread recipe.
- Save the discard in the fridge; it should last a week or 2.
- Put a rubber band on the jar to mark the start of the feed. It should double in size.
- You can slow the feeding and process down by putting it in the fridge. Right now, I have a jar in the fridge and feed it weekly (sometimes even 2 weeks). The longer it sits, the more likely you’ll see a dark liquid (“hooch”) on top; that’s normal. Just stir it back in before feeding.
