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Rant: Spent $45 on 'sourdough starter kits' that were totally useless
Kept seeing these starter kits online with fancy jars and thermometers and thought I needed them to make good bread. Bought one for $45 from a baking shop near me in Denver. Turns out all you actually need is a mason jar and some whole wheat flour. The kit came with a tiny jar that was way too small for a feeding and the thermometer was just a sticker that fell off after 2 days. I wish I had just watched a free YouTube video instead and saved my money for actual flour. Has anyone else fallen for those overpriced starter kits?
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taylor1749d ago
That sticker thermometer actually ruined my starter by keeping it too warm.
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sarah_hart9d ago
My sticker thermometer reads exactly 70-72F every time I check it, and I've had the same starter going strong for about 8 months now. Maybe the issue is where you placed it on the jar, since the temperature can vary a lot near the top or by the window. I put mine on the lower middle section of the jar and it stays steady as can be.
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