Sourdough starter in cold weather

[Naty]

Hello! I have never done a sourdough starter and would like to try one, particularly a recipe I found that uses instant potato flakes. I have read that starters should be done when inside temperature is above 70° F, however my house and kitchen are about 60 - 65° F now in the winter
Is there a way I can still do a sourdough starter? I know it can be refrigerated but that is after 6 - 7 days. I am asking about those 6 - 7 days, when it is to ferment/proof. Any tips are appreciated.

 

[Erehwesle]

It just takes longer.

I don't know about flakes, but I have a sourdough starter that is used to more cool temperatures, and thrives, if you want a sample let me know. I have a robust starter, but it came from this carlsfriends.net, mine has been working well for a decade.

It also helps to hear where you are. Honestly when I moved to Oklahoma, and then back to the east coast? both times it took my starter a bit of time to get OK.

If you want enough of a starter to start bread, feel free to email me. Toddbstevens is my name Gmail is my game, sorry web crawlers do look for posted emails.