Andra Stefanescu on Instagram: "Traveling for Christmas and not quite sure what to do with your sourdough starter? First of all, you can leave it in the fridge. An established starter will survive a few weeks (even months), you do not have to worry about it Second of all, there is one thing you can do, to keep it in better shape while you’re away The day before or on the day you leave (if the departure is later in the day), give your starter one last feed But here is the trick. Feed your starter

Shannon Marie’s Fried Dough on Instagram: "HOW YOU TREAT YOUR STARTER MATTERS!!! The way you feed it, how often you feed it, where you keep it, even what you feed it-it all matters and affects the balance of microbes in it. Letting your starter go too hungry too often will lead to an overgrowth of lactic acid bacteria, and put the yeast under stress. Keeping your starter in the fridge for too long, too often will lead to certain beneficial bacteria to die off, while others grow stronger, and aci