Description
Learn how to create a simple sourdough starter perfect for beginners, with step-by-step instructions for a successful fermentation process.
Ingredients
Scale
Day 1:
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) organic, unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (60 grams) water
Day 2:
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) organic, unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (60 grams) water
Day 3-7:
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) organic, unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (60 grams) water
Day 7-14:
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) organic, unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (60 grams) water
- glass jar with lid
- additional glass jar for discard (if keeping)
- wooden spoon
- silicone or rubber spatula
- rubber band or wet-erase marker
Instructions
- Day 1: Place flour and water in a glass jar, mix well, cover, and let sit in a warm spot for 24 hours.
- Day 2: Remove half of the starter, replenish with flour and water, stir well, cover, and leave in a warm spot for 24 hours.
- Day 3-7: Repeat the Day 2 process daily.
- Day 7-14: Continue the process, monitoring for doubling in size and a tangy smell. Test starter readiness by placing a spoonful in water – if it floats, it’s ready!
Notes
- Ensure a warm environment for the starter.
- Use a rubber band or marker to track starter growth.
- Experiment with sourdough baking once starter is active.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Fermentation
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Varies
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Varies
- Fiber: Varies
- Protein: Varies
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Sourdough Starter, Fermentation, Beginner Recipe
