We're sorry to hear that, Michelle! Most often when a starter molds it's because bad bacteria have taken over. To prevent this from happening, you want to keep the starter covered and feed it regularly. A starter that gets forgotten on the counter for a couple of days is more likely to succumb to mold and bacteria so be sure to keep track of the starter and stick to the feeding schedule. We hope this helps and happy baking!
July 10, 2020 at 4:21pm
In reply to I tried sourdough starter… by Michelle (not verified)
We're sorry to hear that, Michelle! Most often when a starter molds it's because bad bacteria have taken over. To prevent this from happening, you want to keep the starter covered and feed it regularly. A starter that gets forgotten on the counter for a couple of days is more likely to succumb to mold and bacteria so be sure to keep track of the starter and stick to the feeding schedule. We hope this helps and happy baking!