Revive sourdough starter after 2 months in fridge
I have a sourdough starter in fridge for nearly two months and have not fed it. Haven't even looked at it. So two questions: if it smells ok, for a starter, that is, can I use it if I feed it and let it sit out for a few hours? 2nd question: it's made with spelt flour. Does that make a difference?
Best Answer
Yes, many of us (me included) have brought long-forgotten starters back to life.
Just take a small portion, feed as usual and see what happens. It will likely take a bit longer than usual to start bubbling, perhaps even a day or so, but if your yeast and bacteria are alive, they will be active at some point.
I do recommend you baby your starter a bit before baking, a few feed cycles help to get its full activity back.
Spelt flour is not an issue, it behaves quite like wheat. I have used both wheat and rye in the past.
Good luck!
Pictures about "Revive sourdough starter after 2 months in fridge"
Quick Answer about "Revive sourdough starter after 2 months in fridge"
To revive the dried sourdough starter, mix equal parts, by weight, of the dried starter and warm water. Allow it to completely re-hydrate the starter and then feed it with equal parts of starter, flour, and water.How long can a sourdough starter last in the fridge?
You can leave the starter in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days at a time between feedings. We recommend feeding sourdough starter at least twice a week for best results. Remember, if you're planning to make bread on a given day, you'll feed sourdough starter the night before you bake.Can you revive sourdough starter from fridge?
Reviving. To revive, take your jar out of the fridge and let it sit on the counter for an hour or two to warm up. The mixture may or may not be bubbly like mine below, but either way, stir it so everything is reincorporated.How do you store sourdough starter for 2 months?
For best long-term storage, dry itHow long can a sourdough starter last in the fridge without feeding?
A starter stored in the fridge can be fed once a week, if you plan to use it often, or you can store it for up to two months without feeding.Can You Rescue SourDough Starter After 6 Months Of Neglect
More answers regarding revive sourdough starter after 2 months in fridge
Answer 2
Sourdough is made with wild yeasts and bacteria. The oldest of it has been revived that were made by Neanderthals. So I am pretty sure a few months will but hurt it. Mainly you do not want to freeze it as it will lyse the cells (water expands on pops it open). So really just give it more food and let it grow.
Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Images: Jill Wellington, Gustavo Galeano Maz, Mark McCammon, Bich Tran