By day three of your sourdough starter journey, you should start to see some activity in your starter. Bubbles forming on the surface, a slightly sour smell developing, and signs that the wild …

Jul 30, 2024 · Here are day-by-day photos of what a sourdough starter recipe looks like when you make it from scratch. Recipe and instructions included.

Jan 22, 2025 · Here are daily sourdough starter photos for Day 1 to Day 6 so you know exactly what it should look like each day. After Day 6 your starter is considered complete.

Today is Day 3, and things are finally starting to happen inside our jar. We’re beginning to see some bubbles, a little rise, and maybe even that magical tangy smell that means the wild yeast...

Are you seeing signs of life yet? By starter day 3, you should hopefully be seeing some bubbles on the surface of your new starter. What’s that smell? Your starter might not smell all that great …

Nov 3, 2025 · Learn what should sourdough starter look like, from bubbles and rise to texture and smell. Identify signs of readiness and problems.

Jun 17, 2024 · Learn how to create a sourdough starter day-by-day with just flour and water. Let's explore the best practices and what can go wrong when working with wild yeast.

This is a series of posts that were requested by readers when I first began blogging waaaay back in 2011. It walks you through the starting the starter process one day at a time. This is day 3.

Aug 25, 2025 · Learn how to make a sourdough starter from scratch in just 7 days that is bubbly and ready to bake. Step-by-step photos and tips included

Sep 26, 2011 · Let sit at room temperature for 24 hours. Day Three: You may notice some activity at this point. The mixture may have risen some and there might be bubbles.