Comments on: How To Keep Your Sourdough Starter Warm https://ancestralkitchen.com/2020/04/27/how-to-keep-your-sourdough-starter-warm/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:50:21 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6 By: Alison Kay https://ancestralkitchen.com/2020/04/27/how-to-keep-your-sourdough-starter-warm/#comment-5277 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:39:53 +0000 http://ancestralkitchen.com/?p=275#comment-5277 In reply to Susie Everett.

I vote for moving back to the mug warmer. But I would, not had a microwave for 25+ years!

]]> By: Susie Everett https://ancestralkitchen.com/2020/04/27/how-to-keep-your-sourdough-starter-warm/#comment-5271 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:17:40 +0000 http://ancestralkitchen.com/?p=275#comment-5271 ]]> In reply to Alison Kay.

I should but haven’t been keeping it on the counter. Had one years ago for that purpose and don’t remember why I got rid of it, but now I have the habit of warming my drinks in the microwave over and over.😂

]]> By: Alison Kay https://ancestralkitchen.com/2020/04/27/how-to-keep-your-sourdough-starter-warm/#comment-5269 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:55:14 +0000 http://ancestralkitchen.com/?p=275#comment-5269 In reply to Susie Everett.

Brilliant. Do you use it to keep your drinks warm too?!

]]> By: Susie Everett https://ancestralkitchen.com/2020/04/27/how-to-keep-your-sourdough-starter-warm/#comment-5263 Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:05:21 +0000 http://ancestralkitchen.com/?p=275#comment-5263 In reply to Alison Kay.

The container sits on the warmer (see photo). Not pretty, I know, but works for us!

]]> By: Alison Kay https://ancestralkitchen.com/2020/04/27/how-to-keep-your-sourdough-starter-warm/#comment-5233 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:55:40 +0000 http://ancestralkitchen.com/?p=275#comment-5233 In reply to Susan Everett.

Hi Susan! This is a great idea. I’ve never even thought about a mug warmer – do you wrap it around the container? I’m glad you’re enjoying your loaves.

]]> By: Susan Everett https://ancestralkitchen.com/2020/04/27/how-to-keep-your-sourdough-starter-warm/#comment-5213 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:22:45 +0000 http://ancestralkitchen.com/?p=275#comment-5213 When I refresh mine (about once a week), I have been putting it on the toaster oven for several hours at a low temperature. My husband didn’t love this and suggested a mug warmer. I’ve tried it twice, and it works great so far – I’m no expert at sourdough, but we enjoy the loaves. 🙂

]]> By: Lesley Gower https://ancestralkitchen.com/2020/04/27/how-to-keep-your-sourdough-starter-warm/#comment-1915 Sat, 28 Dec 2024 16:55:30 +0000 http://ancestralkitchen.com/?p=275#comment-1915 In reply to Anthony v.

Any luck with this? I’ve only tried starter once and in day 7 it created a layer of clear liquid. In my pantry, our home states at 72. Now, my son gifted me a starter (1 tbls) from a co., from a batch from 1850. Wld like to do at least 3 successful batches before using that one. Yikes. Wld like to be as home done as I can. No fancy equipment.

]]> By: Alison Kay https://ancestralkitchen.com/2020/04/27/how-to-keep-your-sourdough-starter-warm/#comment-1565 Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:01:06 +0000 http://ancestralkitchen.com/?p=275#comment-1565 In reply to Martin.

Great. It really helps. I wouldn’t be without mine now!

]]> By: Martin https://ancestralkitchen.com/2020/04/27/how-to-keep-your-sourdough-starter-warm/#comment-1560 Wed, 06 Nov 2024 21:01:41 +0000 http://ancestralkitchen.com/?p=275#comment-1560 Proving box looks like the way to go! Thank you.

]]> By: Anthony v https://ancestralkitchen.com/2020/04/27/how-to-keep-your-sourdough-starter-warm/#comment-506 Tue, 09 Jan 2024 21:18:48 +0000 http://ancestralkitchen.com/?p=275#comment-506 In reply to Ali.

Most heating pads shut off automatically after a certain period of time. You can get a seedling sprouter pad with a thermostat and digital display for under $25. The box can be a plastic tote with some salvaged styrofoam insulation.

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