Sourdough Starter

Having a sourdough starter means making all kinds of delicious homemade treats at home with your very own yeast.

Prep Time7 d

Keyword: sourdough starter

Servings: 1 starter

Day one: Measure out the flour on a scale or with a measuring cup. Add in a wide glass jar or container.
Mix in the water using a wooden spoon. Scrape down the edges and the spoon.
Leave the starter for 1 hour, then seal the lid.
Day two: Discard half of the starter (about 1/4 cup)
Mix the same amount of water and flour for your daily feeding.
Let the starter sit for 1 hour, then seal the lid.
Day three: Discard all but 1/4 cup of the starter (about 2 oz.)
Do a normal feeding with water and flour.
Lay the lid of your container loosely on top and leave.
Days four, five, and six: Continue the same thing as day three.
Day seven: Do a float test to see if the starter is ready. Place a small spoonful of the sourdough starter in water. If it floats, it is ready to use!

Discard all but 2 oz. of the starter (about 1/4 cup).
Feed the starter 1/3 cup of water and 1/2 cup of flour.
Mix until well combined. Leave it for 6 to 8 hours.
Use it, or place it back in the fridge to put it back to sleep.
To wake it up, simply take out the starter and proceed with feeding it as normal.