How to Dehydrate Sourdough Starter

Want to save your sourdough for long-term preservation, to share, or to travel? Learn how to make a dehydrated sourdough starter and the steps to rehydrating your starter too.

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It is simple to rehydrate and takes just 24-48 hours to dry even without a food dehydrator, and just a day to reactivate.

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You'll need a batch of active sourdough, a spatula, baking sheet, and parchment paper or silicone mat.

Spread sourdough with a spatula as thin as you can. The lighter it is the quicker the starter will dry.

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Check it after 24 hours. If the starter is still moist, flip it so it dries evenly. Crumble & store in a jar.

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To reactivate, add water and let your sourdough sit as per the directions on our blog. Then get baking!

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