YOU DID IT!!! Good for you!! My starter is 12 years old so I've been at this awhile, just a few tips. Don't put the discard down the drain or any flour/water mixture. Remember that glue you were talking about? That's what it can do inside your pipes. Just trash it in the trash can. Go back to the bigger jar, a lot of recipes call for one cup sourdough starter, so you will need more. Now that it's established feed it a cup of flour at a time, it will rise more and you will have enough starter to work with. Use a nice long wooden spoon to feed it, much easier, and then go around the inside of the jar with the spatula to scrape off excess. You can also turn the light on in your oven and just set the starter sit in the oven the warmth from the light will make it rise. Get yourself a bread knife and let the bread sit for 30 minutes or more it still cooks when it comes out of the oven. Then you wont get that gummy part. Every loaf you make will get easier and faster. Also, you can always invest in a bread machine for a dump and go process, I found mine at goodwill. You are on your way!! I have a loaf baking right now.

@sherrykahn2474

4 ай бұрын

Kristen you should give yourself much more positive credit!!!You are a kind,loving!,beautiful woman!!You also have 3 beautiful daughters looking up to you!!I love you,your videos ,and your beautiful family!!Have a great week!!😁❤👍

@vickinoeske1154

4 ай бұрын

As someone just starting out, I so appreciate the pointers. Thank you.😊❤

@patriciavelez1397

4 ай бұрын

Thank you ! Good tips !

@christinaoohlala

4 ай бұрын

So many great tips, Thanks Lynn!

@PamelaEvangelistaRealtor

4 ай бұрын

I put my discard I’m not planning to use in jars I’ve saved, pickle jam, mayo or whatever. When it’s full I toss it in the trash.

never doubt yourself. Your girls are watching you as you work through your "struggles" with sourdough. Even if you fail, you are teaching them to "never give up"!! You are the sweetest person. Love your channel❤️

@KristenHoffman

4 ай бұрын

So true!

Oh Kristen, your are too hard on yourself. You have no idea what a blessing you are to so many of us. Most of us fail at our first attempt to try something new. The key is to keep sticking with it until you get it right. Allow yourself a little grace . You are a precious daughter of God and He loves you. You really bring joy to us as we watch you care for your family and your beautiful home.

@loricowell3911

4 ай бұрын

Beautifully said Gloria. Grace, we all need it, especially from ourselves. Kristen is more unique than she gives herself credit for. The Lord is really using her in so many lives. I just want to reach thru the tv and give her a warm hug. And pat on the back. 🩷

@KristenHoffman

4 ай бұрын

You're the best!

Farmhouse on Boone has the easiest tutorial on making sourdough. Unbleached flour works best and filtered water. Faucet water usually has to many minerals such as clorine that kills the bacteria needed to make the yeast. You can also save discard to prepare pancakes, bread, cookies etc. Making sourdough takes patience and practice. Don’t get discouraged. Your first loaf of sourdough can out beautiful!

@kimmbond2052

4 ай бұрын

She said that is the tutorial she used - her friend, Lisa - from Farm House on Boone.

@dutchessoftruth5435

4 ай бұрын

Boone makes EVERYTHING look easy

Failure is NOT trying at all! You are successful for just doing it! Sweet and real video. Loved it!

👵💜I love watching you Kristen, not to see you fail, but to see you try as we all do with something new. I am your biggest cheer leader! You go girl!!👵💜

Ivy is adorable!!!! Such a precious helper! My daughter has just begun making sourdough bread in the last month and she discovered that the crust softens as the bread cools. I think some of the moisture from the bread soaked into the crust. I love the denseness (is that a word? 😂) of sourdough bread. She keeps her sourdough discard in a container in the fridge and then uses it in recipes geared for discard. You’re absolutely right… it’s like a science experiment! Bravo on your perseverance and ultimate victory!🎉🎉🎉.

Well done....for the bread❤ AND FOR PERSEVERING with the starter. You truly are an inspiration ❤❤❤

@KristenHoffman

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 🤗

Use a wooden spoon handle to stir your starter. Lisa from Farmhouse on Boone taught me to make sour dough starter in March 2020, still going strong! She is a marvellous teacher!

Great job Kristen! One thing that I admire about you is that you never give up, you keep trying. I've never made sourdough bread,it kind of intimidates me. Maybe one of these days I will try. Your daughter is so precious.💕 Update 3/27/24 I baked my first sourdough bread today. Thank you for the inspiration. It wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. 😊🙌 The bread came out really good too.

@brendaguin1515

4 ай бұрын

It looks so pretty with the wheat designs! Congrats!

Thanks so much for sharing! Love your videos so much. You make me laugh out loud 😅. Your dress is so cute! Excited for what's next 🎉

Your baby girl is adorable. I appreciate your sense of humor and taking things lightly.

I’m so glad you shared this entire journey! Gives me so much hope! 💜💜

What a fun video! Your family is beautiful and the bread looked yummy!

@KristenHoffman

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

You can try using Bread Flour as the protein is higher; also - placing a rubber band on the jar, at the level the starter is at, right in the beginning, then you can see easier, if it is rising... I just watched a Faux Sourdough method, from "Wyse Guide" on YT; he uses instant yeast and makes what he calls a "POOLISH", the night before... how fun to try all methods and see what works best! Kristen, you could have a whole series on all different yeasts, and breads, etc.! And love your dress! All the best with your new little one, brewing away in there!

Hello Kristen, I have been making fresh baked bread for a while now. I found the quick bread recipe that is so easy to do no sour dough at all. my family loves it. once you mixes 3 cups of flour 1 and 1/2 cups hot water but make sure it's 130 degrees only.1/4 tsp of yeast 1 tsp of salt. mixes it well cover with plastic and a tea towel. for 3 hours that is it. then you preheat your oven on 450 and put your pot with the lid in the oven for 30 minutes and then use a piece of parchment paper. and put the bread in the oven for 30 minutes and then take the lid off and finish cooking for 15 minutes. that is it. so tasty and good. once you let it cool off.I slice the bread and i put in a freezer zip lock bag and put it in the freezer and take it out as you need it . pop it in the toaster or the toaster oven. I got the bread recipe off of Jenny can cook. on KZread. enjoy girl.

@katherinejackman4190

4 ай бұрын

I screenshotted this 😊

@joaniedoyne7820

4 ай бұрын

I also use this recipe!! 👍🏻

Yay!!!! You did! Your persistence paid off! You should be very proud of yourself!!!!❤🎉❤

I always told my boys, perseverance pays off! And Kristen your perseverance has paid off!! Your bread looked great!! I've never made sourdough or even bread for that matter. It's very interesting to say the least. Thank you for sharing your sweet video!! Your daughter is so precious!!

@TeeGreen222

4 ай бұрын

I’ve never made bread either. Publix is right around the corner 🙃 I applaud your patience and perseverance, Kristen. Big respect ❤

Cutest little girl!!! Congratulations on your first loaf! It was beautiful!

Congratulations!! You had a good little helper!! It looks beautiful and delicious!! See Mommy, she didn't mess it up.😂❤ Remember, failure is only an event.

@KristenHoffman

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 🤗

Kristen you did good! At 72 I’ve never tried it. But you make me want to. I just might! You made it so much fun watching. Love your channel! Every minute of it. Keep smiling and give those beautiful girls a hug for me♥️

Yay Kristen GREAT JOB!!!! 🍞😋👍🏼

Cutest video ever! Congratulations…you did it. It made me so hungry for crusty bread with butter and honey😂😂❤

Good for you. I’m 59 and just started mine in December. Takes time and patience for sure. Don’t dump down your drain. Will clog when it hardens. My house is cold too so I bought a proofing box. It really helped ❤️

@kimberleyobier6756

4 ай бұрын

I just saw on FB where somebody had to cut their pipes to get a sourdough starter clog out! So this is a thing!

Yayyyyy!!!!! You did it!!! If at first you don't succeed, try try again. You did so good! Life can be challenging, but the success is soooo sweet😊❤

Kristen I just love you! You are so funny and so adorable! The bread looks super delicious and I'm so proud that you didn't give up! You always shine even with your doubts! Love your videos! They are so real and fun to watch! XOXO

Good job! Filtred water and a little bit of whole grains flour works best 😅. I use an elastic around the jar to verifie the rise each day. Also, i cover the jar with a clean cloth. I usually feed it for 20 days before using it! 👍

@cubbylevi1764

4 ай бұрын

20 days?

A+ for never giving up❣️. One more hint - a serrated knife is much better to slice your bread. Best of luck on your bread baking and God bless the Hoffman fam❣️

I've been watching and studying this as well and I'm scared to death but I really want to try it. I did see several vlogs where they use a coffee filter upside down and a rubber band to put over the top of the jar at first. So I don't know girl that's just what I'm seeing, and I really want you to succeed so I think maybe I could also do it😂

What would a day be without a child and all their perfectly little human habits. I loved it when she shook her head and said Yes. She is a honest little girl. You are doing a good job as a mom and a baker.

There are no fails in life there are only lessons and we grow from there , the bread turned out beautiful I bet it was wonderful❤

Yay for you! Great tips from other's in this post. Another tip (from my SIL): Use a rubber band on the outside of the jar to help track the doubling of the starter. She uses the bands from produce she gets from the grocery store. Good luck. You've almost inspired me to make my sourdough plunge!

Loved this Video! Your Little Ivy is so Cute!❤❤❤❤❤🐶

You are the BEST! I love your videos, you always make me smile. Great job, the bread looks wonderful! Your sweet little girl is precious! It's real life nose pickin' while Mom is baking, I love it, lol. I've been saying I want to try making sourdough bread after seeing how beautiful they come out when I see it on people's channels. Wish me luck! You're awesome!!! ❤

Congratulations, Kristin! I just started baking sourdough, and that first loaf was everything! I live in Indiana and our water is pretty awful, so I found that distilled water has worked really well.

Congratulations Kristin! You did it! 🥳🎉 Your loaf looks perfect! I just made my first successful sourdough loaf too and it felt SO rewarding! 😄 Your daughter is so precious 🥰❤

Ya Kristen! How exciting! This Golden Hour always has a starter sourdough video and I’m going to get the courage and try her starter.

Congrats. It looks so pretty and looks so yummy. I have never tried starting sourdough starter because I was intimidated like you were. So thanks for sharing your journey with this and now I may try it myself. Thank you so much for being so honest but don't be so hard on yourself. You did great. Also, your girls are learning to bake by watching you make bread. I love your channel and can't wait for next video. Keep up the great work.

I used sourdough about 40 years ago when it was not even trendy. While I liked the results I wasn't crazy about the commitment. You have to feed it, you have to discard excess. Worse of all, when you go on vacation you need to find a friend to babysit it. I prefer to use fresh yeast and flour to bake bread when I'm prepared and wanting to make it.

Ivy is so cute!!! You're so funny and real. I was cracking up, " we'll have to eat this like Jesus style". You bread turned out beautiful! 🍞I love making sourdough goodies too. I love Lisa's blog too. You look amazing! Your outfits are cute and love hair.

@KathyH231

4 ай бұрын

Sour dough starter is all over Facebook, I wanted to try it myself but wasn’t sure exactly what it was, because of your video I’m going to try it! Thanks for showing us how. Your little one is adorable ❤️

Kristin you did wonderful!!! It’s not easy getting started in a cold climate. But once you do the sky is the limit. Try waffles and pancakes they are so light and airy. Breads seem to taste so much better than store bought. I did bagels this week and they were amazing, like ones that come from a good deli. You’ll even find that it’s easier for your gut to digest. Which you probably already know. Have fun and keep going😊

My starter is fed with bread flour and filtered water. I never measure or weigh but go by appearance and consistency when feeding my starter. I also use a metal knife to stir. Sourdough is very forgiving and not as difficult as some make it to be. Mine is almost 2 years old and has risen so many loaves of bread that I’ve lost count. Your artisan loaf is beautiful!! Nice crumb too!!👏🏻👏🏻 (Waiting about an hour to slice makes it less gummy in texture)

Yay!!! Great job! I was yelling at you through my phone telling you that your starter will take about two weeks 😂 sourdough is what kick started my love for homemaking ❤ Also, I like to use a food scale whenever I feed my starter, just to make sure that it’s fed properly and that the consistency is right.

Btw, I’ve always wondering about the starter. Knew nothing about. The process u went thru taught me A LOT!!! Thank you for sharing in your always super honest and adorable way!!❤🎉

Oh my word, Ivy is so cute!! I am really enjoying your videos- God Bless and have a great week!🦋

definitely let your bread cool for 30-45 minutes after baking & get a bread knife girl!! congrats on your first loaf! 🤍

Yay Great job Kristen. I was very intimidated when I first started sourdough. I have followed Lisa and Farmhouse on Boone for several years. Love her common sense advice and directions. She says the starter is pretty forgiving. Love her recipes and she has several so you can use your discard. Hope you enjoy all that sourdough has to offer.

Thank you so much for the healing laughter that brought me to tears 🎉❤ the bestest!

I use the handle of a wooden spoon to stir, use a rubber band to see if there is any rise.

You really are courageous and don’t be so hard on yourself …. Nobody gets things right the first time … and you did it !!!

Kristen, I think your hair looks absolutely gorgeous! I love the bit of curl. You look stunning!

This video is so darn cute you did it!! Good job❤ love your home and you

You did it! Perseverance wins ❤

You did it! Of course you did Kristen!! ❤❤❤

Thank you, thank you for taking us on this honest journey to making sourdough bread! Other videos have made it look so easy and quick but I have been so discouraged when mine failed! I was going to give up until I saw this. I can do this!!

Ivy is such a cutie pie AND a good little helper! I can relate to your struggles, Kristin! I first tried Lisa’s sourdough bread back during the pandemic. I tried to do it with gf flour and I had less than stellar results. I think I’m ready to try it again and just use regular flour. Thanks for your honesty and willingness in letting us see the real day in and out of your trials and attempts as well as your success! I’m proud of your tenacity - way to go!

Those canisters are super cute! I tried sour dough once and forgot to feed it twice, so was d.o.n.e. lol So the lady who taught me said to use distilled water or let tap water set out overnight to let the chlorine dissipate. She also told me to not put the discard down the sink, could cause clogging. Also, I used a piece of tape to mark the height of rises. All the best on your adventures!😊 You get an A for effort! 👏🏼 God bless y'all.❤

@mishalea

4 ай бұрын

Lol, I'm not leaving now!😂 Oh the bread turned out beautiful! 👏🏼

Yay Kristen!!! I haven’t tried sourdough yet, just yeast bread…but this might be the week! I loved watching your sweet little girl “helping!” Any time I’m doing anything in the kitchen with my granddaughter, who is now 8…..she helps and always sits on the counter! And she is really tall now! Haha! ❤

Congratulations on your yummy bread!

Yay! How rewarding😊also Me watching this after feeding my day 7 starter feeling underwelmed sourdough. This gave me so much hope Kristen ! I recently took the plunge after feeling so intimidated with learning sourdough.

I was just thinking, I love your hair and the thickness I would wish for. I just embrace what I have. I so love your personality 😂. Talk to Andrea, she makes it look easy. I would love to try it. We have to remember practice makes perfect. I always stay to the end friend. So proud of your endurance and patience with you accomplishment. ❤️🙏🏻

My neice use to make sour bread like candy. I never tried it but she made it look so easy. It was so good. You got it going on now. You will be hooked. ❤

I make sourdough as well. I learned from Lisa, too and after the first loaf, it’s so simple. Congratulations on doing a wonderful job!!!

I LOVE this Kristen!! You and your girls are so cute!! That IVY! Love her… “I like butter!” Lol!Your loaf looks beautiful and delish! Keep up the good work! You have many supportive fans on here! ( I actually love reading their comments and getting inspiration from them myself!)

I was literally praying for you in the beginning of that starter. The lord delivered. Those loaves look amazing. Wish I could have tasted them with you.

@KristenHoffman

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much

I understand your pain. I started one. And it looked bad. So I threw it out. I still have the jar.i used a big jar. And I have used a cup of flower and almost a cup of water. Either the next day, or the following day it exploded all over the places. When you discard what’s inside, does it stink? Mine stink so bad. My daughter and son in law are coming next month. And I want to make some bread for them. I might just buy a starter from Amazon if this attempt doesn’t work. But I will try again tomorrow afternoon. I have a proofing bowl and maybe a towel or something to go with it. In my pantry. That looks so good. You need a serrated knife to cut bread. I’m really proud of you.

So proud of you Kristen! ~ Crystal

Looks amazing I’m so happy you never gave up and you had the cutest helper ever❤❤❤❤

I could hardly wait to tell you how proud I am of you!!! you did so good Kristen. Your bread looks amazing and "sounded so yummy" I too watch Lisa on Farmhouse on Boone. and for a long time wanted to try it but felt too untalented as a baker to even try. But girl, I am now inspired by you. Thanks for sticking with that starter and not giving up. I think I can do it. Cant wait to do it. Its my husbands favorite bread he will be so happy. GOOD JOB YOU!!!

Kristen, I am so happy you did this. Since you live so close I know a few things I can try now since my starter was giving me some issues! Thank you. Your little is so adorable and I hope your feeling great through your pregnancy. ❤️

Hi Kristen! Hey I was watching a gal on KZread “The Rose Homestead “ loved her she has a sourdough starter video. Very laid back . Watching what you’re doing looks fine. She is a no fuss kind of gal! I think you’d like her! Your to hard on yourself girl! Stay positive, you’re wonderful! ❤ I don’t feel you do things wrong all the time. You’re definitely not a failure, look at what you do you have a beautiful family and faith in God! If you think negative thoughts negative things will happen. I fight this all the time. You’re a beautiful person !

Congratulations Kristen, YOU DID IT!

When I feed my sourdough, I like to use distilled water, since I do not have a Berkey.(sp>) this way no impurities are in the water. I also cover my jar with a cloth and secure with a rubber band , to allow it to breathe in the bacteria in the air.

Great job! The bread looked really good. I am glad you didn’t give up.

What a precious baby girl, and a sweet loving Momma! You were very patient with the sourdough, good for you! Really enjoyed this video!

Beautiful job. Once again. Patience and lots of love went into that bread.

You always crack me up! I love that you find humor in everything and have fun!

So fun! The bread is beautiful!

Your baby girl is so sweet. The bread looks amazing.

@KristenHoffman

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 🤗

It looks amazing!

Hallelujah ❤. Your bread is so beautiful. You did amazing 🤩.

@KristenHoffman

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 🤗

You are so real! Love it!! Looked great with the scoring! Awesome job♥️

Perfect timing!! I just started my first starter 4 days ago🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼You did great!! And Ivy is adorable!!!

OMG I have to try to make this !! Look so yummy and healthy ❤❤❤

Aww I’m so glad it worked out for you! Looks delicious! ❤❤

LOL good job! The big differences I do with mine is - I first mix the starter in the bowl with warm water, then add the flour and salt. I let mine sit out overnight on the counter at room temp and it rises good. And then I bake it covered, uncovered then on the rack out of the pot for a few. Then I try my best to let it cool first, it will be even better - though I know it's hard not to cut into it when it's out of the oven. Good luck on loaf number 2!

Good Job Kristen ! Your bread came out so lovely .Well done 🙌🏻

I just love you!! I never wanted to try sourdough because I am afraid, however you inspired me! Thanks so much!!

Wow that was a long process. Did not realize it took that long for sourdough bread. It came out beautifully and looked delicious. Great job on your patience as well!!

I’ve been trying since before Christmas. Today I finally nailed it.

Kristen, you did a great job . I’m getting ready to make my own starter. I’m looking forward to baking my first loaf. I’m glad you got your starter going.

Omg yay I love this and am so excited to watch!! Literally as I am looking up what to do after I make my starter. She is on day 4 and I am hopeful this time around!! ❤❤

Be very proud, Kristen! You really did it! YAY for you! I bet the aroma and flavor are heavenly! Next time will be much easier, and you soon will be a pro! Great job! 😋😋 Linda

Looks great !!! Makes me want to give it a try also ❤

Buy or thrift a bread knife so it is easier to cut. Good job!! It came out beautiful.

Great Job! It looks beautiful 😍

I made a starter and loaf thanks to this video!!! I had the opposite problem as you. I live in Houston and it’s humid and warm here I swear my starter was bubbly and ready in 2-3 days 😆. My dough is rising now and will refrigerate overnight. Hopefully I have delicious bread before church ⛪️ tomorrow morning!!

I love the glass jars!

I’m like you going to try a starter and I keep watching Lisa on Farmhouse on Boone to learn from her. Yes I have to start

It took me 2 months to get my starter going. I started using some whole wheat flour with the white flour and that did the trick. I live in Michigan and my house is just too cold. I started putting it in the oven with the light on and that helped. I use a scale to weight water and flour in grams. But some KZreadrs say it doesn’t matter. I also just made my first artisan loaf and it turned out great! You persevered and did it! My friend freezes her starter in the summer and revives it in the fall since it is hot and a busy time. The discard recipes are bountiful as well!