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My sourdough starter doubled in 2 hours after I moved it to the top of my fridge

I read in a baking blog that a warmer spot can speed up fermentation, but seeing it happen that fast in my own kitchen was a total shock.
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margaretc42
Check your fridge's actual top temperature.
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wade_dixon
wade_dixon28d ago
That blog is probably just wrong.
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xenam84
xenam8428d ago
Actually, that blog is likely right. The top of a fridge is often a great warm spot because of the heat from the motor. It can easily be 5 to 10 degrees warmer than your counter. That small change can really speed things up, especially if your kitchen was on the cool side before. It is a bit of a shock to see it happen that fast, but it just shows how sensitive a starter can be.
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