Description
Learn how to make your own sourdough starter at home with just a few simple ingredients. This natural yeast starter is perfect for baking delicious bread with a tangy flavor.
Ingredients
Day 1:
- 1 cup (120g) whole wheat flour or unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (120g) filtered or dechlorinated water
Instructions
- Day 1: In a glass or plastic container, mix 1 cup of flour with 1/2 cup of water until no dry flour remains. Cover loosely with a lid or cloth and let sit at room temperature (around 70°F/21°C) for 24 hours.
- Day 2: Check for any bubbles. Whether or not you see activity, discard half of the mixture and feed with another 1 cup flour and 1/2 cup water. Mix well, cover, and rest for another 24 hours.
- Days 3–6: Repeat the feeding process every 24 hours: discard half, feed with 1 cup flour and 1/2 cup water. By day 4 or 5, you should see more bubbles and a slightly tangy aroma.
- Day 7: If your starter is bubbly, has doubled in volume within 4–6 hours of feeding, and has a pleasant, tangy smell, it’s ready to use. If not, continue daily feedings for a few more days.
Notes
- Use filtered or dechlorinated water to avoid harming natural yeast.
- You can switch to feeding with all-purpose flour after day 2 or 3.
- Store your starter in the refrigerator once mature and feed it weekly when not in use.
