My first sourdough loaf actually rose after 3 failed tries

I started baking bread last month and kept getting hockey pucks with my starter (it was too cold in my kitchen, I think). Yesterday I finally got a decent oven spring and a crispy crust that cracked when I tapped it. Anyone else struggle with their starter being stubborn for weeks before it cooperated?

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tyler_hernandez1mo ago

My buddy went through five failed loaves before his finally puffed up.

the_dylan1mo ago

My friend just gave up on sourdough for like three months after her first three loaves came out dense as hockey pucks. Finally she nailed one with a perfect ear and she sent me a picture at like 11pm.