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My sourdough starter straight up died on me Tuesday morning
I was getting ready for my weekly bake and went to feed my starter, Frank. He was completely flat, smelled like old gym socks, and had a weird gray liquid on top. I think my kitchen got too cold overnight because we left a window open. I tried to revive him with a bit of warm water and fresh whole wheat flour, but after 12 hours, nothing. Has anyone brought a starter back from the brink like this, or is it time to start over from scratch?
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mary_schmidt766mo ago
Ugh, that gray liquid is the worst, @rowan422 is totally right. My starter Betty did the same thing after a power outage last winter. Took almost three days of feeding to see any bubbles again. Maybe try keeping Frank extra warm for a bit longer?
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olivia_morgan84mo ago
That gray liquid really is the worst part of starter troubles.
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