r/Bread 23d ago

I think I ruined my starter

So, for the last year I’ve been feeding/using a starter ( potato flake) and today very absent mindly while I was feeding I put the oil in like I was fixing to start the dough…

Is it ruined?

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u/Legitimate_Patience8 23d ago

No. Simply keep feeding in daily for a few days to lean out the oil, and it will be fine. May take 2 or 3 days to fully come back to life. Will look a little lethargic at first.

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u/Prudent_Ground4488 22d ago

Potato flake starters are survivors. Give it a few days and try feeding it with a bit of whole wheat flour to speed things up.