• Lucas
• 02 May, 2026
• • Sourdough
  • Bread Baking
  • Baking Basics
  • Fermentation
  • Starter Maintenance
  • Bread Tips

What is a sourdough starter and how do I even begin

Let’s be honest. You’ve seen those gorgeous, crusty loaves of sourdough bread all over social media. You’ve imagined the smell of one baking in your own oven. And then you hear the word… starter. Suddenly, it all seems impossibly complicated, like a secret club with a secret handshake. It feels like something that requires constant, scientific attention, and one wrong move will ruin everything.