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How to Make Sourdough Starter: 3 Foolproof Steps for Beginners

  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 7
  • Yield: 1 active sourdough starter 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Water (room temperature)
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Water (room temperature)
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Water (room temperature)

Instructions

  1. In a clean glass or plastic container, combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour with 1/2 cup of room temperature water. Stir until no dry flour remains.
  2. Cover the container loosely with a lid or a cloth and let it sit at room temperature (about 70°F to 75°F) for 24 hours.
  3. After 24 hours, check for bubbles. If you see some, that means fermentation has started. Discard half of the mixture (about 3/4 cup) and add 1 cup of flour and 1/2 cup of water. Stir to combine.
  4. Repeat the feeding process every 24 hours, discarding half of the starter and adding fresh flour and water.
  5. After about 5-7 days, your starter should be bubbly and have a pleasant sour smell. It is now ready to use for baking!

Notes

  • Use unbleached all-purpose flour for best results.
  • If your kitchen is cooler, fermentation may take longer.
  • You can switch to whole wheat flour after the first few days for added flavor.
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Fermentation
  • Cuisine: Baking

Keywords: sourdough starter, how to make sourdough starter, beginner sourdough, homemade sourdough starter

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