I make my own sourdough bread to save money on groceries. Here are 5 things I wish I'd known before starting.

There are a few things I wish I'd known before making my own sourdough at home.

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• I started making sourdough bread seven years ago and have since fallen in love with the hobby.
• Initially, I didn't realize how often the sourdough starter had to be fed.
• I also didn't know I could use the discard to make other treats like flatbreads and muffins.

Seven years ago, I started making my own sourdough bread.

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