Kat at King Arthur

April 7, 2020 at 4:22pm

Hi, Sue! No yeast is needed, as yeast is naturally occurring on the surface of the flour as well as in the air. It's normal for new starters to see a slump around Day 5 or so. Keep feeding it, and it will perk back up in a few days. Happy baking!

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