No, That Black Liquid In Your Sourdough Starter Isn't Actually A Bad Thing
Keeping a sourdough starter on hand is the only way to make homemade sourdough bread, but if your starter has formed a black liquid on top, don't worry.
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Keeping a sourdough starter on hand is the only way to make homemade sourdough bread, but if your starter has formed a black liquid on top, don't worry.
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