Starter not rising 😭

[Alannah]

Hi everyone!!

I have created a sourdough starter that is now on Day 12. It is consistently bubbling after each 12 hour feed, however am yet to see it rise!

I have noticed that it has started to smell a little bit like vinegar also

Any tips are much appreciated!

[Fermentada (Melissa)]

Welcome to the Breadtopia forum! A vinegar smell is a good sign. You might find this thread helpful for tips on what to do next.

Help With New Starter

Here is a good thread to read through to give you a sense of next steps. The TLDR is stir and don’t feed again until you see activity, try feeding a ratio like 2:1:1 until you see more going on, and if you’re at a crossroads on doing A vs. B as the next step, divide the starter into two jars and do both. Then keep going with the jar that performs better and some extra knowledge.