Kat at King Arthur

April 4, 2020 at 1:56pm

Hi, Caroline! When your starter is new, all kinds of somewhat funky smells are pretty normal. Cheese, dirty socks, even nail polish remover! As your yeasts and bacteria settle into a good balance, the aroma will start to resemble more of a recognizable yeasty/sour smell. Just keep feeding it! 

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