Fresh Milled Sourdough Starter – How We Mastered It the Easy Way | Why Most Fail & How To Fix It

Whether you're just starting with sourdough or struggling to keep your starter alive, this deep dive into fresh milled sourdough starter will change the game. Luke and Anna cover everything you need to know—from how much starter to keep (feeding recipes too), how sticky or firm it should be, and how to handle older starters. You’ll learn how to: – Feed a firm sourdough starter using freshly milled flour – Avoid common mistakes like overhydration and overfeeding – Know exactly when your starter is ready to bake – Revive an old starter, even after 6+ months – Use flour types properly (bagged vs. fresh milled vs. all-purpose) – Troubleshoot collapsing or inactive starters – Save money with the firm starter method—less waste! Plus: baking tips, hydration tricks, freezer storage advice, and a basic no-fail bread recipe using only 3 ingredients. Chapters Include this and MUCH MORE!: – How Much Starter to Keep – Why Starter Collapses – Organic vs. Conventional Flour – The #1 Tip That Saved Our Starter – When to Toss a Starter (or not) If you’re ready to bake sourdough with fresh milled flour the right way—start here. 2:52 – How To Feed Firm Starter Using Fresh Milled Flour 3:05 – How Much Starter - Feeding 3:28 – Water - Feeding the Starter 3:38 – Fresh Milled Flour - Feeding the Starter 4:59 – How Sticky or Dry Should I Make My Starter? 6:03 – When Is The Starter Ready To Use? 6:21 – Why Anna Likes This Method Of Feeding Starter 6:58 – How Long Before This F.M. Starter Is Ready To Use? 8:36 – Is 8 Month Old Starter Garbage? 10:44 – 1 Month Old Starter Info 11:30 – How Often Should You Feed Your Starter? 11:55 – The Biggest Problem People Have With Starter 12:52 – “Dropping” or “Collapsing” Tips 13:16 – Why Healthy Starter Is Critical 14:31 – The Starter Smell Test 15:36 – Liquid Starter Tips 16:21 – Another Advantage to Firm Starters 18:12 – Use Cold or Warm Water? 18:54 – Warm Up the Starter First? 19:37 – Storing Starter in the Freezer? 20:45 – Do I Have to Use Organic Flour? 21:18 – F.M. Flour vs. Bagged Flour 21:53 – Tip for All-Purpose Flour 23:18 – Bread Batch Size Tips 24:36 – Make Bread With Only 3 Ingredients! 25:34 – Starter Tips You Need To Know 26:13 – Save $$ With Firm Starter 27:44 – Basic Bread Recipe 28:51 – Starter After 8 Hours 30:27 – Rest of the Baking Process 31:22 – Reviving 6+ Month Old Starter 32:30 – More Old Starter Tips 33:43 – The Most Important Thing To Learn 35:00 – Why We Started Baking Fresh-Milled 35:57 – Gluten Free People Can Eat Fresh-Milled 37:44 – More Energy Eating Fresh-Milled Einkorn If you purchase our Sutherland OrganiX products using the links below, it helps fund our channel! Thanks a bunch! Dan's Giant Tomato Seeds - https://tinyurl.com/2u8dyr3w Our Handcrafted Premium Seed Starting Mix That Is Getting Great Reviews! - https://tinyurl.com/298nw8yu VAM-ENDO MIX™ BioAg® Endomycorrhizal Inoculant - https://tinyurl.com/nsjfanab Humic Acids Soil Conditioner - https://tinyurl.com/7a2rhwur Sulfate of Potash Granular - https://tinyurl.com/3pszm3f5 Blood Meal Non-Pelletized - https://tinyurl.com/mwpkm9s5 Micronized Calcium Sulfate Gypsum - https://tinyurl.com/3n9t8wan Azomite® - Micronized - https://tinyurl.com/4pne5zzr Glacial (Basalt) Rock Dust - https://tinyurl.com/2r45a484 Fish Bone Meal - https://tinyurl.com/yc3x6mcp Dolomite Lime - Pelletized - https://tinyurl.com/2y6d7hxk Thorvin® Kelp Meal - https://tinyurl.com/mk5m5evr Diatomaceous Earth - Fossil Shell Flour® - https://tinyurl.com/jwjc2z6m Vermiculite - Premium Fine Grade Horticultural - https://tinyurl.com/54wj4uky Rock Phosphate - https://tinyurl.com/yc4s7m2h Micronized Greensand - https://tinyurl.com/mwr42njz Solution Grade Gypsum - https://tinyurl.com/3zyxymuu Soluble Seaweed Extract Powder (From Kelp) - https://tinyurl.com/9bp68spa Organic Dairy Based Compost - https://tinyurl.com/mvtuhf45 Coco Coir - Triple Washed - https://tinyurl.com/4vjnbevc Natural Volcanic Perlite - https://tinyurl.com/5eadzy2h Chicken Feed Minerals - https://tinyurl.com/y236ck74 Chicken Feed Oyster Shell/mineral Blend - https://tinyurl.com/49jdemjc Amazon Links for other stuff we don't sell... Tomato Trellising Twine - https://amzn.to/4cQ2V85 Tomato Trellising Clips - https://amzn.to/3wFh0EL Genuine Greenhouse Megastore MEGA duty 1020 Trays 10 pack - https://amzn.to/4c5Ma8x 4' Grow Light - https://amzn.to/3IvqWmX 🌱 Unleash the Power of Organic Soil Biology! Dan's soil secrets are game-changers! Instead of just feeding your plants, focus on feeding the soil microbes that supercharge your garden's growth. These tiny powerhouses fuel your plants through mycorrhizal symbiosis, delivering unbeatable results. Get ready for your best garden ever! Remember, Jesus said, "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life." John 14:6 Financially support us heret: patreon.com/user?u=119132534 Thank you! The lovely guitar soundtrack is kindly provided by ZENO. Check out his inspiring work here:    / instrumentalworship