Description
This recipe will guide you through the process of creating a bubbly and active sourdough starter from scratch in just 5 days, using simple ingredients and techniques.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Water
Instructions
- In a clean glass jar, combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour with 1/2 cup of water. Stir until there are no dry flour pockets. Cover loosely with a lid or a cloth and let it sit at room temperature (around 70°F to 75°F) for 24 hours.
- Check your mixture for bubbles. If you see some, that’s a good sign. Discard half of the mixture (about 3/4 cup) and add 1 cup of all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup of water. Stir well and cover loosely again.
- Repeat the process: Look for bubbles and discard half of the starter. Add 1 cup of all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup of water. Stir well and cover loosely.
- Continue the same feeding process as previous days: Discard half, then add 1 cup of all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup of water. Stir and cover loosely.
- On the fifth day, your starter should be bubbly and have doubled in size. Discard half, then add 1 cup of all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup of water one last time. Stir well and cover tightly. Your sourdough starter is now ready to use!
Notes
- Keep the starter at room temperature for best results.
- If your starter is not bubbling, try moving it to a warmer spot in your kitchen.
- You can store your starter in the refrigerator if you are not baking frequently. Just remember to feed it once a week.
Keywords: sourdough starter, how to make sourdough starter, sourdough from scratch, easy sourdough starter, 5 day sourdough starter