I always use bottled water when I mix my sourdough, but the water is freezing from sitting on our stone tile floors in the pantry. You never want to use really cold water because Yeast loves warmth. So instead of using warm tap water (which has far more bacteria than your cold water line) just use your electric kettle or even your keurig if you don’t have an electric kettle. Much faster than boiling water on the stove and it’ll remove impurities. Plus, you can treat yourself to some tea. Just be sure to let it cool down enough that you can touch it without it feeling uncomfortable before adding your starter and flour.

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