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Finally, it\u2019s time to watch your starter transform into a bubbly, active culture! This is the moment you\u2019ve been waiting for, and it\u2019s incredibly satisfying to see your hard work pay off. Your starter should be ready to use when it doubles in size after feeding and has a pleasant sour smell!<\/p>\n
Once you reach this stage, you can start baking! Simply remove some of the starter to use in your bread recipes and continue the feeding process to keep your starter alive for years to come. The beauty of having your own sourdough starter is that it\u2019s a living thing that can age like fine wine, improving its flavor with time and use!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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