HELP!! I think my sourdough starter died...

[Gonzo]

I started Mr. Prissy's sourdough started a little more than a month ago, I've fed him every saturday, and stirred him daily. I've kept him on my counter the whole time. Today, I went to stir him, and he had not rose or anything! He's just sitting there like a cake batter. Did I kill him? Oh, and I refer to it as a him, because I named him George....

 

[Gonzo]

Anyone? I hate to toss it out..

 

[jojo54]

did it ever bubble and rise? I had a sluggish sourdough once and mixed up a tiny bit of yeast in warm water and stirred it in to give it a boost. Purists might say it is a no-no to do but it worked and continues to be bubbly and working.

 

[Gonzo]

Yeah, it did great until last week, when my daughter took an intrest in it. She put the lid completly on the container its in..

 

[jojo54]

I keep mine in an ice cream pail and keep the lid on so that shouldn't matter. I used store bought yeast not wild yeast so maybe that is the difference. Here is the thread I started on sourdough recipes with how I keep it, etc. https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=272398

I also found milk works better than water in feeding it. Some people use water but I didn't like the results. I've also heard that you should not use a metal spoon but not sure why but I don't take any chances and use a wooden or plastic spoon to stir it.

Hope it helps.

 

[Gonzo]

Ok, It had the store bought yeast, and raw milk... I think Kennedy's done a number on him.... I'll start over and use your starter! Thanks So Much!

 

[WriterofWords]

I loved my starter from Miss Prissy! I used it for over a year and while I was at my son's graduation from basic training my mother killed it on accident!

 

[Gonzo]

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How'd your mom kill it? I'm baffled at what Kennedy could have done to it. It was fine until she decided to help.