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What Should Sourdough Starter Smell Like? Plus 3 Tips

January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 by Zarah Grace

What should sourdough starter smell like? In most cases, it should never smell extremely vinegary-like nail polish remover and gym socks. Remember, you are lucky enough to have a sourdough starter that still smells fresh. Even so, you can sense that it is yeasty and fruity. Also, do not forget that a live fermented culture … Read more

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