Sourdough Starter Recipe
Learn how to create your own sourdough starter from scratch with just a few simple ingredients and patience. This natural yeast starter will give your homemade bread a delicious flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes per day
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 7 days
- Yield: 1 sourdough starter (about 1 cup active starter) 1x
- Category: Base Recipe
- Method: Fermentation
- Cuisine: Traditional
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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Day 1:
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup water (filtered or dechlorinated, room temperature)
Day 2:
- 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup water
Days 3–6:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup water
Additional:
- Water for feedings
Instructions
- Day 1: In a clean glass jar, mix whole wheat flour and water until no dry flour remains. Cover and let sit for 24 hours.
- Day 2: Discard half of the mixture, add all-purpose flour and water, mix well, and cover.
- Days 3–6: Repeat feeding process every 24 hours.
- Day 7: Starter should double in size within 4–6 hours of feeding.
Notes
- For a stronger starter, feed it twice a day starting around day 4.
- Use non-chlorinated water and clean utensils to avoid contamination.
- Once active, store in the fridge and feed weekly unless using daily.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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