Step 6 of 13 · Sourdough Starter From Scratch
Day 2 — look for bubbles and smell
Day 2 — look for bubbles and smell — step 6 of 13 in Sourdough Starter From Scratch. By day 2–3 you may see tiny bubbles and a sweet/sour smell. It might not rise yet — normal. If the surface looks dry, stir once.
Free food & cooking tip: Day 2 — look for bubbles and smell (step 6 of 13 from "Sourdough Starter From Scratch").
By day 2–3 you may see tiny bubbles and a sweet/sour smell. It might not rise yet — normal. If the surface looks dry, stir once.
No bubbles by day 3 in a warm kitchen? Keep feeding — some starters are slow starters.
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