TIL that letting my sourdough starter sit in the fridge for 3 weeks actually made it stronger

Elizabeth Mason · 2026-10-03T15:15:03.24182+00:00

I was sure my starter was dead after ignoring it for 21 days while I moved apartments, but a baker at the shop on 5th in Portland told me to just feed it twice and wait. It doubled in 4 hours and the loaf I baked Sunday had the best rise I have gotten in 2 years. Has anyone else had a neglected starter come back stronger than before?

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