"Sourdough 101: Nurturing Your Starter from Scratch"

In this episode of the Breaking Bread Podcast, host Rachel Parker guides listeners through the process of creating and maintaining a sourdough starter. She begins with a step-by-step guide to making the starter and offers various tips along the way, such as naming the starter for a personal touch. Rachel then discusses how to care for the starter, emphasizing the need for accurate measurements, consistent temperature, and a daily or weekly feeding schedule. She also shares advice from the Bread Squad, a baking community, about resolving issues like slow reactions and unpleasant smells. The episode concludes with a mention of resources available in an online baking community and alternatives to creating starters like the recommended Vitale Sourdough Starter. Overall, it is a comprehensive guide to sourdough starters, catering to both beginner and experienced bakers.