Should A Starter Smell Like Barf?

my daily sourdough bread Natasha Krajnc

Your sourdough starter will undergo many changes throughout its life.

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The important thing is to not give up when faced with challenging smells, because chances are, there’s always a logical explanation behind it!

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It’s pretty normal for your new sourdough starter to smell odd during the first 14 days.

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After 14 days of regular feedings, these smells will slowly disappear, and you’ll have a wonderful smelling sourdough starter.

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Natasha Krajnc

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