Sourdough Starter
Total Time
Prep: 15 min. + resting
Yield
1 sourdough starter (115 grams)
Flour, water and patience are the building blocks for an excellent sourdough starter. This recipe shows step-by-step how to make a sourdough starter at home, with tips on feeding, caring for, storing, maintaining and using the sourdough starter.
Ingredients
- 115 grams bread flour or whole wheat flour
- 115 grams room temperature water
Directions
- In a large glass jar or bowl, combine flour and water (be sure there's room for starter to grow). Cover loosely with plastic wrap; let sit at room temperature 24 hours.
- Discard 115 grams of starter. Add another 115 grams bread or whole wheat flour and 115 grams room temperature water to the starter; stir until well-combined. Loosely cover with plastic wrap; let sit at room temperature another 24 hours. Repeat feeding and discarding steps every 12 hours for a total of 5-7 days, or until starter has doubled in size and is bubbly with a tangy aroma.
- Measure out 115 grams; transfer to a glass jar or container fitted with a lid (it's permanent storage container). Store in the refrigerator to use as desired. Feed once per week following the same feeding and discarding steps as listed above.
Nutrition Facts
1 sourdough starter (115 grams): 415 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 83g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein.
You'll need to break out the kitchen scale for this one! A sourdough starter may seem easy with just two ingredients, but the measurements are very precise. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan
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