Sourdough Starter
Learn how to create and maintain a bubbly sourdough starter at home with this easy guide.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 7 days
- Yield: 1 active sourdough starter 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Fermenting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 60 g Unbleached all-purpose flour
- 60 g Filtered water
- Optional: Whole wheat or rye flour
- Optional: A clean glass jar (16 to 32 ounces)
- Optional: A spoon or spatula for mixing
- Optional: A loose lid (cloth or rubber band)
Instructions
- Mix 60 g of flour with 60 g of water in your jar and stir until smooth.
- Cover loosely and leave it at room temperature.
- Feed daily by discarding half and adding equal amounts of flour and water for 2-3 days.
- Observe for a rise over the next few days; it should double in size.
- Switch to a maintenance routine: feed daily at room temperature or weekly in the fridge.
Notes
Consistency is key when feeding the starter. Discarding a portion helps keep it healthy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sourdough, starter, baking, homemade bread, fermentation
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