HOW TO FIX YOUR SOURDOUGH STARTER | Troubleshooting common issues
Channel: The Regular Chef
Date: 2020-05-08

Making a sourdough starter can be a frustrating process, especially if you don't know where you're going wrong.  In this video, I help you troubleshoot most of the common issues that you may see with your starter, and teach you how to correct them.

🥖 LEARN SOURDOUGH IN 5 MINUTES/DAY WITH MY FREE SOURDOUGH QUICK START GUIDE
https://theregularchef.com/sourdoughquickstartguide
Includes everything you need to know to bake your first loaf of sourdough bread!

🍞 WANT TO MASTER SOURDOUGH? CHECK OUT MY SOURDOUGH MADE SIMPLE COURSE!
https://charlie-s-site-1fe4.thinkific.com/courses/sourdough-made-simple

TABLE OF CONTENTS
0:34 - Q1 - Why use whole wheat flour?  Is it absolutely necessary?
1:28 - Q2 - Do you need to keep your starter at a specific temperature? What if the temperature of my room varies throughout the day?
2:34 - Q3 - What do I do if a liquid forms on top of my starter?
2:58 - Q4 - Should i feed my starter every 24 hours, or just when it begins to fall?
Q5 - Doesn't Exist
3:56 - Q6 - I've followed all of the instructions, but my starter still isn't active.  What do I do? 
4:53 - Q7 - My starter is too sour/not sour enough. What do I do? 
6:02 - Q8 - What do I do if my starter doesn't pass the float test? 
6:36 - Q9 - Do I have to discard my excess starter?

CHECK OUT MY MERCH
https://theregularchef.com/merch

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
How to Make and Maintain a Sourdough Starter:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mV5WuTqLEG8
Beginner Sourdough Bread Recipe:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNzJLP61nnQ
How to Get a Better Oven Spring:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bV3at6kqnWw
Complete Sourdough Baking Guide (playlist):  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKI4qMtC6JpUw0UXMXHydrasvpSNj2gUv
How to Make a Homemade Proofing Box (Video): https://youtu.be/yVYWMrBOL6c
Pre-Built Proofing Box: https://amzn.to/3DjdVek
Bannetons, Bread Lames, and More: https://challengerbreadware.com/shop-products/?ref=Theregularchef
Challenger Bread Pan (Upgraded Version of Lodge Combo Cooker): https://challengerbreadware.com/product/challenger-bread-pan/?ref=Theregularchef
Lodge Dutch Oven Combo Cooker:  https://amzn.to/3uhWQeu

CHECK ME OUT ON INSTAGRAM
https://www.instagram.com/theregularchef/

VISIT MY WEBSITE
https://theregularchef.com/

CHECK OUT MY OTHER CHANNEL (Stock Market Focused)
https://www.youtube.com/moremoneylessproblems

SOURDOUGH BAKING EQUIPMENT
OXO Digital Scale:  https://amzn.to/2ITQ1Ji
Di Oro Rubber Jar Spatula:  https://amzn.to/39w02Ir
24oz Wide-Mouth Ball Jars:  https://amzn.to/38B2BIc
Dough Whisk:  https://amzn.to/2WiKSmi
OXO Mixing Bowls:  https://amzn.to/2JYRXRC
Cambro CamSquare Container:  https://amzn.to/38HoLbS
Flexible Bench Scraper:  https://amzn.to/37B6TPN
OXO Stainless Steel Bench Scraper:  https://amzn.to/2QkyFcT
Oval Bannetons:  https://amzn.to/2XsV4sI
Round Bannetons:  https://amzn.to/2Rvts2n
Lodge Dutch Oven Combo Cooker:  https://amzn.to/3uhWQeu
Challenger Bread Pan (Upgraded Version of Lodge Combo Cooker): https://challengerbreadware.com/product/challenger-bread-pan/?ref=Theregularchef
Oven Mitts:  https://amzn.to/2LpNNTr
Bread Lame:  https://amzn.to/2LaElTT
Checkered Chef Cooling Racks:  https://amzn.to/38VQrJO
OXO Cutting Board:  https://amzn.to/35Tk4ej
Mercer Culinary 10-Inch Bread Knife:  https://amzn.to/3c9hLq3

RECOMMENDED SOURDOUGH BOOKS
Tartine Bread:  https://amzn.to/3ee1bat
Flour Water Salt Yeast:  https://amzn.to/2SxOlKO

MY COOKING EQUIPMENT
All:  https://amzn.to/2Ms0z4t 
Bowls, Jars, and Containers:  https://amzn.to/2MrQ40S
Countertop Equipment and Appliances:  https://amzn.to/308HEDD
Knives and Miscellaneous Utensils:  https://amzn.to/3gXFz3g
Pots, Pans, and Baking Equipment:  https://amzn.to/2UcDKpE
Recommended Ingredients:  https://amzn.to/2Y3mRyB
Sourdough Baking Equipment:  https://amzn.to/370kXTA

RECOMMENDED BOOKS
https://amzn.to/30ajgkY

MY VIDEO EQUIPMENT
https://amzn.to/2XypWb7

Intro Music by Prod. Riddiman

This page contains affiliate links.  If you purchase a product through one of them, I will receive a commission (at no additional cost to you).  I only ever endorse products that I have personally used and benefited from.  Thank you for your support!