Hello!
I've recently tried to start a new starter after a hiatus from sourdough baking. However, I live in Massachusetts, New England and with that comes the cold, dry winter! The starter I tried a week ago seemed to get cold, dry, and lifeless. I left it uncovered in a pretty cool corner for a few days to see if activity happened. It just mainly got hard and crusty. I did see a few bubbles and activity on the under surface. Any suggestions on how to keep a starter warm and active in a fairly cool, dry winter environment?
Thanks!
I've sometimes put mine in the oven.. I'd put the oven light on to warm up the space, but not too long as I "cooked" my starter once by leaving the light on too long. Even without running the oven and just having the light on, my starter hit a temp of 100 degrees!! But it's a good way to keep a warm environment.. maybe try putting the light on for 30 minutes at time when you think the oven is getting too cool - maybe once or twice a day.. just be sure to put a sticky on the oven door to remind yourself, or anyone else in the house, so they don't turn the oven on without looking to see if anything is inside!! That's also happened to me! It's a good way to go in the winter during bake weeks..