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Hestia the Starter: how to reactivate

April 12, 2022

Hestia, our starter, ships dry so it travels well. Dormant doesn't mean dead — a little flour, water and a warm spot are all it needs to come back to life.

Feed it consistently over a few days: equal parts flour and filtered water, discard part of the mix before each feed, and watch for it to double in size and turn bubbly.

A full written guide with exact ratios and a feeding schedule is coming to this page. Questions in the meantime? Message us at info@hestiasourdough.com.