What Should Sourdough Starter Smell Like? (Every Smell Explained

What Should Sourdough Starter Smell Like? (Every Smell Explained

Your sourdough starter smells strange and you’re not sure if it’s dying, dead, or perfectly fine. The short answer: almost every smell a sourdough starter produces is a normal fermentation signal — not a reason to throw it out. The key is knowing which smell means what, and what action (if any) to take. This […]