How I use and maintain my SOURDOUGH STARTER/EASY METHOD

I don't go for a lot of fuss in my from scratch kitchen and that includes my sourdough starter. I have an easy method for keeping a starter and I want to share that with you today! #sourdough #sourdoughstarter

[@walkingrighthere3851]

My mind was about to implode with discouragement from all the other videos of: starting days in advance, feeding and discarding, weighing out grams, knowing hydration percents etc... How did bread making ever survive throughout history without all the modern knowledge and gadgetry? People like you, that's how! Finally a channel for regular folk who just want to make a loaf of simple and delicious bread. Thank you for making it doable!!!!

[@TheRoseHomestead]

Thank you so much! I keep it simple around here ha ha. I appreciate you watching!

[@Lozyloza1]

I can not agree with you MOOOORE lol, Mary needs a GOLD MEDAL, I can't begin to tell you just hoew relaxed my mind is now I discovered Marys video, I'm 66 and still learning but have just discovered making sourdough starter & now the simple way. How LUCKY we are to have Mary in our lives.

[@TheRoseHomestead]

Oh, wow! You made my morning! Thank you so much!

[@barbarakhardin3509]

I used to make and use sourdough on our farm many years ago and I never had to baby it nor throw any early starter away! Heaven forbid. Sourdough is tougher and more forgiving than you are led to believe. Go for it!

[@TheRoseHomestead]

Yes! It's so true!

[@KeatShadows]

Wow, I thought you had to feed the starter and let it peak each time before you used it. I like your approach to sourdough, "Use it when you need it and you don't have to feed it each time before using it." I am an 80-year-old shut-in and your approach will be so much easier for me. I am making my first sourdough bread today. I used 100% whole-wheat flour. I took my regular two-loaf whole wheat sandwich dough recipe and replaced the yeast with two cups of sourdough starter. I split the dough in half and put each half in bread pans. At first, I thought, this experiment isn't working, the dough isn't rising. I took a nap and my gosh, I woke up and those two loaves have risen and are beautiful !!! Thanks to your video, I am going to love this sourdough baking. Thank you sweet lady for helping an old man learn about sourdough baking and how easy the starter will be to maintain. Yes, I did subscribe to your channel and hit the bell and gave you a thumbs up,,,lol.

[@TheRoseHomestead]

Oh, thank you so much! I appreciate it! I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@mrsdaisymama]

As a mom of 2 under 2 who is new to sourdough, I’m so grateful to see other women who don’t overcomplicate it! Definitely subscribed after this! Thank you so much and God bless

[@peterforsythe3643]

I’ve been baking sourdough for 6-7 years. A while back I had a 6 month break. I left just a bit of starter in a jar in the back of the fridge. 6 months later I pulled it out, fed it and off it went (took a few days though). It’s resilient stuff! Peter Forsythe in Hong Kong

[@TheRoseHomestead]

Absolutely, they are not as fussy as some would think!

[@cheryls7782]

I just started and this video is such a relief. For me the more I baby the bread the more fails I had 😊.

[@rettpanda6203]

That's amazing!

[@brendamurphy5451]

❤

[@thehomespunwife]

Mary, I can't thank you enough for these sourdough videos! They are so helpful and encouraging to those of us struggling to follow all the intense, longhand, technical instructions on other videos. I am glad to see those work for some folks, but your method is so practical and easy to manage. I am new to your channel and I'm enjoying all you share. ~Sherry

[@TheRoseHomestead]

Oh wow! Thanks! I really appreciate that. I'm a simple girl and just can't deal with anything too complicated ha ha. Thank you so much for watching!

[@skbales50]

My brain has been about to explode with all the "have tos" and the "measuring, weighing, feeding, discarding, etc. I am ready to give up! I am so thankful I found your blog. I am sticking my starter in my fridge right now. I am retired and want to do more home cooking and being self-sufficient but was about to just give up on the sourdough. Thank you!

[@Tamara_1776]

I love this! I am new to sourdough and started with a recipe that did the feed, discard schedule. It wasn't bubbling the way I thought it should, so I decided on day 5 NOT to discard and I added more flour and water than the instructions called for. Poof! Bubbled right up! No more technical mumbo jumbo for me. This video is spot on! Thank you for validating my mindset lol

[@Temuoutdoors]

the stress that melted off me from this method!! haha

[@danyacornett3274]

Best advice ever! When I started the sourdough venture, I was so stressed and measured every gram. When I stopped that and used basic advice, it worked. Really enjoying your inspiring and no nonsense videos! Danya Cornett, Southern Glory Farm, TN

[@smallfootprint2961]

Thank you for keeping things simple, Mary. Great videos. I say if the Cowboys could do it, on the trail, back in the day, we ought to be able to make it a lot simpler than many of the videos posted. You have done exactly that.

[@Slbsmith]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! It is almost impossible to find the simple sourdough process!!! I'm in my 50's and grew up with sourdough, the simple way. But I didn't pay much attention to it, you know, as kids do. We did exactly how you describe here. I absolutely cannot believe the complication people have made it to be! Sourdough has been around as long as humans, and in the old days no one had time to mess with bread making that took days for one loaf! There was usually 1 baking day per week. And they had no refrigeration or fancy tools. Thank you for keeping it simple!

[@pattyiorg6025]

Thank you! Once I used all my starter I only had about a 1/2 tsp of starter. I panicked for a second. Added my flour and water and it grew. It was amazing. Haven’t let it get that low again 😊

[@skycherubim3089]

I am so proud of you for making it so much easier and relaxed for people like me. Your way of doing it is awesome! So easy! I didn’t realize that it still works even if you don’t weigh, measure to exactness, feed constantly. This makes life so much easier and a delicious bread as a reward 😃. Thank you for sharing! ♥️🌹

[@TheRoseHomestead]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@getyourfeelgoodbackbjones1576]

This is the 2nd video in which the person said they take the starter straight from the fridge to the recipe. Thanks! I prefer simplicity!

[@anita3627]

I was so frustrated yesterday before finding your videos. I think you have saved me from giving up on making sour dough.

[@JohannesJunkJournalLife]

Wow with 90k views people where is you 👍! Being thankful is good and a blessing to theirs! Give her a👍!!!

[@elsybesma2001]

Happy to see this video, which is allowing people to enjoy making sourdough breads without being scared of complications. Your method is what I’ve been using for years and it works.

[@user-gh2jr9gy6w]

I’ve needed to watch this video at least 4-5 times. I have finally gotten this information down, taken notes and tuned out hubby at the same time. Thank you for making it easy to follow.

[@TheRoseHomestead]

That's great! Thanks so much for watching!

[@elainehogan7865]

Just starting. Got a starter from a friend yesterday and am somewhat confused. I put more flour and water in the jar overnight and it grew. Took a quarter cup out and mixed in a new quarter cup and a quarter cup water and it’s in the cupboard. What is the difference between starter and discard? Thank you for your videos!

[@raquelmarzo12]

Do you mine sharing your notes. . I’m still a confused

[@sylviaturley6461]

Thank you so much! I am new to sourdough although I have been making freshly ground whole wheat bread for over 50 years. My mom taught me when I was less than 10 years old. I love your techniques and style!

[@chopsddy3]

I’ve been at this for about a year. The technical way got me my first successful loaf. I’m branching into “eyeballing” for convenience sake. Once you know the feel of success, you can go by feel.The best teacher is the experience of making an attempt. Your videos are very helpful. Thanks.👍

[@TheRoseHomestead]

Thank you so much!

[@cdg8148]

My bread looks great, has a moist crumb, great rise… just doesn’t have that sour taste. It tastes like really good bread just not like sourdough. What do you suggest?

[@raquelmarzo12]

@@cdg8148so how many times are you supposed to feed it in the fridge? I’m still confused on that part?

[@melissaedwardsmiller7339]

Thank you SO much for validating my assumption that maintaining a starter can't be as complicated as others have made it out to be. Like anything else, I feel it just takes time to tweek to ones liking. But in my world, you are the expert because you figured it out and shared. I have discovered the stiff starter will work best for me as I won't bake that often.

[@neljones1989]

I am so excited to start using your sour dough starter method. You took all the complicated steps out of the process. Thanks again. ❤

[@TheRoseHomestead]

Oh, I'm so glad! Thank you so much. Let me know if you have any questions.

[@parkerpropertyservices8670]

This was so encouraging!!! Thank you!

[@user-wx5eu5gj9r]

Love your videos. I’m new to sourdough baking and I’m loving it.

[@lindamannell1607]

I love this COMMON SENSE sour dough video. Thank you ❤

[@juliannajean2954]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! The sourdough starter video I have been looking for!! Easy and laid back! Ugh thank you so much! I have put it off for so long because I’ve been TERRIFIED of doing it wrong!

[@TheRoseHomestead]

Yay! Let me know how it goes!

[@andyoudontknowwhen]

Me too!!

[@1Sallybob]

Thank you sooooo much for making something that sounded so hard, so easy!

[@TheFearingtonChronicles]

This was so encouraging

[@PetraRobinson-gm8nh]

In the beginning I was quite paranoid with feeding times and had a chart, but that stopped after a short while because I did not like to be slave to water and flour :) My starter * Gordon * is now 10 1/2 years old and is going wonderful. He has gone through changes, became a Rye starter, a Wholemeal starter, back to wheat starter... he copes with everything. I dried 100g of my starter and ground it fine, so IF anything should ever happen to my Starter, I can use the dried starter and activated it. I also have yeast water which I use for baking OR when my starter is lazy from fridge time, I feed with yeast water and flour. Yeast water is like a turbo starter for a sourdough starter :)

[@TheRoseHomestead]

How do you make the yeast water? I am very interested in this!

[@valerierandall3640]

Perfect video to fill in the blanks for me. I feel like I’m ready and relaxed enough to start. Thank you!

[@TheRoseHomestead]

That's great! Good Luck!

[@gwenvann7279]

I’m glad I found your video! Now I’m not afraid to try a starter.

[@mdicey]

I love your attitude! And that loaf looks beautiful.

[@sensibleprepper1604]

Just started more this week. I have never had any luck with starters, and I have tried multiple times over many many years. I am enjoying your videos and have confidence I can do this! New subscriber who appreciates your calm demeanor.

[@TheRoseHomestead]

Yes, you can do it! Good luck. Thanks so much for subscribing!

[@Onajourney519]

I had the same problem! Until I used the instant pot to control the temperature! 70fto 85 is ideal above 85f it will die, use a themomenter to check the temperature that's really helped me and I've finally had active starter!!

[@Onajourney519]

If it's cold in the kitchen cover it with a blanket!

[@bettymahoney8371]

Thank you for sharing this. I think I found the right person for the starter I'm new at this 🌻😊

[@TheRoseHomestead]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nardalinton-brown7953]

I agree going to start mine

[@taliagrace44]

I LOVE your style. Your video is SO helpful!!! Thank you!!! ❤

[@carebearb2007]

This video was exactly what I was looking for! Thank you for making it so simple and easy to understand.🥰

[@user-ns7ez1mt8b]

Mary, FINALLY, a lesson on sourdough starter and using it! You have encouraged me to keep trying and, after listening to you, I think I can do it! I’m excited to almost be ready to make my first loaf! Thank you so much for sharing your simplified method!

[@TheRoseHomestead]

Yay! That's great. Thank you so much for watching!

[@Reinolds_Recipes]

Looking good! Would love to taste it haha… keep sharing please! I’m subscribed to your channel! 😀

[@TheRoseHomestead]

Thank you! And, thanks so much for subscribing!

[@elainemcnabb2587]

You have truly blessed me 😊

[@Tammy-hk9wv]

So thankful to find you! This has resolved all my confusion about the sourdough starter process! Thank you so much! I’m a New Subscriber and looking forward to checking out all your videos!

[@scmarih]

I almost gave up on keeping my starter! It just became such a chore and I did not like the waste of discarding every time I had to feed it. I am so glad I found your channel and now I know I don't have to be as technical with it. Thank you!

[@TheRoseHomestead]

Oh, that's great! Thank you so much for watching!

[@gdavis2349]

Thank you Mary for making this video. I'm going to make pancakes this morning with my discards using your recipe. I got so confused watching a bunch of videos on sourdough starters and ended up stressed. You calmed me down and now I'm back to hey it's only flour and water. I am anxious to make my first loaf of bread, but I'm only on day 7 of my starter.

[@TheRoseHomestead]

Awesome! I'll be posting a beginner loaf video in the next week to week and a half. I'm so glad I was able to simplify the process. Thanks so much!

[@carolemills2338]

Thank you so much for simplifying this process. Some of the other channels were so complicated, and I just about gave up. Subscribed! Looking forward to seeing your other videos

[@paulshaw5788]

I came across your video 3 days ago on how to start your starter. Following your instructions, mine is doing great! I haven't had starter before because I was under the impression it was a daily maintenance.....thank you for clarifying. Can't wait to see in the next couple of weeks how a loaf of bread turns out. Again, thank you 😊

[@TheRoseHomestead]

That's awesome! Let me know how it turns out. I'll be posting a video soon on an easy beginner loaf. Thanks so much for watching!

[@paulshaw5788]

@@TheRoseHomestead I have a question. I'm on day 4 of my starter (pint jar) per your video. Last night it rose and overflowed the jar. With it being so active could I discard, feed and after sitting on table for a while put it in the refrigerator today or should I wait another day? Also, today it has a strong "buttery" smell, is that normal? Thank you in advance.

[@TheRoseHomestead]

@@paulshaw5788 sounds like it's definitely ready to refrigerate. Yes, I would discard some (you can keep the discard in a jar in the fridge to use for another recipe) and feed it. Once it doubles and is active and bubbly move it to the fridge. The smell is different for some as long as it's pleasant and not off putting. Mine usually puts me in theind of yeast or a sweet like aroma.

[@missm5506]

Thank you sooo much for sharing your knowledge and doing it in such a way that is easy to understand. You have answered all the questions I've ever had about sourdough. I'm going to start my starter just as soon as I can get some "unbleached" flour. I didn't know to use unbleached until I watched your video on how to make a starter. Thank you again for sharing! 😊

[@TheRoseHomestead]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@missm5506]

@@TheRoseHomestead nooo thank you!

[@TheBeagle09]

Thanks for the info….you really cleared up a lot of questions.

[@gabrielleballin7003]

Such a breath of fresh air. I joined groups on fb and all they did was make me discouraged in trying. Thank you thank you thank you!

[@chopsddy3]

If you want to dry your starter to preserve some or give as a gift, just spread active starter between parchment paper , roll it thin and let it dry a couple days. You can activate it in less time than staring new. Mix an equal amount of dry starter and flour. Add an equal amount of their combined weight in water. Mix them up and wait. It will start bubbling in 24 hrs and be ready to feed soon. Quicker than starting from scratch.

[@TheRoseHomestead]

That's great! Thanks!

[@susannafreeman9210]

How do you store the dried starter?

[@TheRoseHomestead]

In the winter, I put it in an airtight container and store in my cool pantry. In the summer, I'll put the container in the fridge.

[@Harphoney]

Thank goodness someone who doesn’t get all technical about making bread. I’m to busy to baby sourdough all the time, but I do love homemade bread, I’ve been baking bread for years. With your whole wheat dough, molasses makes the bread real good. Love your video!

[@TheRoseHomestead]

Thank you so much! Made my day!

[@florencehendrick4781]

Awesome thank you so much, what a blessing you are.

[@Underthesun97]

So helpful, answered every question I had and made it so simple thank you so much!!

[@iwonder5748]

Thank you for this chilled out video 🙂 How long does it take for the starter to be ready to make bread?

[@TheRoseHomestead]

I would say on average 2 to 3 weeks to be sure. But, you can try earlier if your starter is consistently doubling in size. Thanks for watching!

[@getyourfeelgoodbackbjones1576]

I am working on my 1st Starter. This is day 4. I fed it this morning and it tripled in sizer (10 hours) . Lots of bubbles on the top but none on the sides of the jars. I used Unbleached Organic Flour to start the process. Is it necessary to have a lot of bubbles on the sides of the jar? Thanks for your videos! They are verty helpful. You have removed the fear of starting "Starters."

[@TheRoseHomestead]

I just look for activity. As long as it becomes bubbly and looks "active". I don't mark my jar or anything. Usually within 5 to 6 hours it is really bubbly and I throw it in the fridge. Hope this helps! Thanks so much!

[@whitney5581]

Thanks, this is so helpful!!

[@homehavinghobo]

Thank you for your video, great encouragement 🙏🗽

[@dannylaffey5648]

Hey Mary,on day 7 I fed my starter,it doubled in 5 hours,in the fridge it went,I made pancakes this morning they were delicious. How can I know when it is ready to make my “first” sourdough bread?Thank you very much for your advice.Danny

[@TheRoseHomestead]

It should be ready! If it is doubling in that time frame, it should work fine! It may take a little longer to rise than a more mature starter, but, I would definitely give it a try! Those pancakes are dangerous, ha ha!

[@Harphoney]

Do you have a recipe for sourdough pancakes?

[@TheRoseHomestead]

Yes! In this video I make them as the first recipe. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmGYfp2bltmHaNE

[@Harphoney]

@@TheRoseHomestead I found them seconds after asking you lol. Thankyou for your reply! Hugs from Canada!

[@TheRoseHomestead]

Let me know how you like them! We love them!

[@gdavis2349]

Mary's pancakes are so good, I make them all the time, her biscuits are great. Don't miss out on her drying some starter for a backup in case something happens to your starter. I learned the hard way!

[@rebeccabuck8716]

Thank you, I’ve been scared to try sourdough but now I want to try. Thanks again

[@marthadiaz226]

I have a hope I’m going to master this. ❤️ You make it look so easy!

[@billiebaskett5199]

I could watch your videos 100x! I’m a newbie and scared to get started but you’ve made it seem so simple. Ty!

[@karenhinton6069]

Love that container

[@melissaculpepper7663]

New to your channel! I love your “no-fuss” approach! You’ve given me the confidence I need to begin my SD journey!!! Thank you!

[@samknight7533]

I’m so happy I came across your page. I’ve been so stressed about my starter and seeing this, you’ve just made my life 10x better and easier. Thank you!!!!

[@johannaisaac5163]

Omg!!!! Thank you sooooooo much for making this process easier than others ❤️❤️❤️

[@jodyborgers7168]

Thank you for your low key approach! A friend just gave me some starter. This is helping me immensely!

[@susancumpton9906]

Thank you for taking the stress out of baking!❤

[@nadiacosta3117]

SIMPLE and straight forward instructions. Thank you 🤍 You answered so many questions I had.

[@aforell6532]

Awesome video! I’ve learned a lot & ready to make corrections & will keep going!

[@lizahennke9296]

Thanks for all of the explanation!

[@jwatson3160]

Thank you, I am excited to start baking with some !

[@bonnieanderson8476]

Thank you! For making this process so simple. I have watched numerous videos and it all seems so tedious however, you make it seem simple. And if it works for you I’m sure it’s gonna work for me too so I’m gonna follow your guidance. Thank you so much.

[@lornawest7568]

I just started the Sourdough journey and I am so glad I found you! I am going to try your Sourdough sandwich bread recipe tomorrow!

[@malishafuller364]

Love how you explain this. Ive been wanting to learn to do this and your approach is more me.

[@user-gc8hd8rh9o]

God bless you! Every other starter video I’ve seen has been so discouraging and daunting. Thank you for a straight forward and simple method. I’m actually feeling a little more confident in trying this now.

[@OrlandoDees-hb7bb]

Love your simplified instructions, am now ready to give it go.God bless you ☺

[@JanN-1952]

You answered my question about the fridge thank you.

[@nardalinton-brown7953]

You make it seems so simple so i am going to try it out thanks alot keep up the good work❤

[@Annie-qv4tb]

Awesome breakdown of this process! So much advice is so technical and makes the process seem overwhelming!! I'm sharing this video with all my family/friends who are interested in starting to bake with sourdough. Thanks a million!!

[@lolapalazzo]

Your videos and techniques are just what I needed after lots of long drawn out methods. I don't have a scale, love the scant measuring you do and you have totally taken the fear out of this bread making. Thank you Mary. Here's to my first loaves!🙏

[@jeffperonto3234]

Thank you for sharing.

[@deboraholukaikpe8737]

Thank you for teaching me how to make my first starter. It’s a success because of how simple you made it

[@kristaltalaski8405]

Thank you so much for your video 🙂 I’m not “technical” and other videos had me scared 😂 You saved my starters life 🤣♥️

[@remziakaseki7013]

great videos, thank you so much for making it simple and easy..

[@Mdoty2270]

I love that you are so replaced on how you do things. It makes me want to try so much more than some of these strict processes!❤❤️

[@maatatoa255]

Thank you for sharing this recipe ; must try many thanks

[@avrilduvin2415]

Thankyou for all your direction . New to sourdough and after watching a few different platforms and videos etc. , yours are the best! My starter is doing great! And it is not as complicated as I thought it was going to be! ❤

[@catherinetatum881]

Hallelujah! After watching a couple of your videos, I feel like I have this. Thank you for your simplicity. ❤

[@berriosenid]

Fantastic. I love your approach, no fuss and beautiful bread. Love your videos.❤❤❤ 😊

[@monacowie]

No nonsense, perfect, thank you 😊

[@bonniepeterson266]

This video calmed me down! I feel so much more at ease now. I'm going to stop overthinking and just relax and enjoy the process! Thank you so much!

[@debbysummitt7117]

This video has helped me so much since I just started my sourdough starter a few weeks ago! Thank you, Mary, and May God bless you and Casey!

[@lovereikiASMR222]

This has been sooo helpful. I am brand new with making sourdough and have been caught up in all the technical approaches. Your method makes so much sense. Thank you! :)

[@natestotts7131]

thank you for the video definitely much more laid back and simple than other videos, but it was way more informative and useful!

[@autumn-works]

This was so helpful thank you 😊

[@raquelmarzo12]

Thank you so much for the response. This helps

[@mariejohn5711]

Excellent! Very easy.

[@naturalcreations40]

Thank you for doing these videos. I am brand new to sourdough starter and the other recipes have been overwhelimg. So glad for your videos. New friend here.

[@lolapalazzo]

I'm about to punch down my first sourdough...wish me luck! Excited!!

[@pippylongstocking5939]

I am that kitchen scale person and it's caused me nothing but stress! I'm soo glad I found your channel and this video. Definitely going to change how I "babysit " my starter. Tytytyty. I subscribed as well. 😊

[@GardenCrawler]

Thank you for being laid-back! I was so intimidated to try baking my own sourdough. Everyone acts like it's such a huge task. You made me feel so much better!❤