Sourdough starter. Please help

[shkooter]

It was too cold yesterday for sourdough, so I did it today.  I fed my starter this morning, and began making my dough around 2pm.  I've just shaped my loaves for their third and final proof for baking in the morning

This one took 8 hours,  2 rises. Cooked in cast iron pot.

This loaf looks great. I hope mine looks even half as good

[achookwoman]

Shkooter, I have been making SD for 30 years.  it doesn't always look this good.   I give my starter tough love.  Don't fuss too much.
You will get there.  It has turned cold here now so I am looking for warm spots around the house,  and know it will take longer. Let us know how you go.  have fun.

[cookie1]

I wonder how it went? 

[Alexis]

I went to Yoke's class yesterday and found it really useful. Lots of good ideas and it really helps to see exactly what the dough and the starter should look like.

[achookwoman]

That is great.  Play around with it and adapt it to your life style.

[Alexis]

Thanks, Chookie. That was one thing I learnt, not too try and adapt to the sourdough, it has to be as you say

[cookie1]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. I love her classes and especially her tastings.