How to Make a Sourdough Starter

A sourdough starter is a leavening agent that is used to help rise baked goods.

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Equipment: Glass Jar or Bowl Digital Scale Ingredients: Flour Filtered Water

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Flour must be unbleached

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Start by mixing 50 grams of water and flour. Mix well cover and rest 24 hours.

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After 24 hours, remove half, keeping about 50 grams and feed again 50 grams of flour and 50 grams of water. Cover and rest.

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Repeat this process the first 3 days. After that switch to 2 a day feedings. One in the morning and one at night until active and bubbly.

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A starter is ready with it's doubling in size and bubbly.

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It is now ready to make bread! Get my recipe and tutorial at the link below!

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How to Make a Sourdough Starter

A sourdough starter is a leavening agent that is used to help rise baked goods.

What is a Sourdough Starter?

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Equipment: Glass Jar or Bowl Digital Scale Ingredients: Flour Filtered Water

What You Will Need

Flour must be unbleached

Important Notes:

Use Filtered Water

Feed equal parts flour and water by weight in grams.

Cover with a light towel