How to Make a Starter for Sourdough Bread?

Mix 50 g flour and 50 g water in a clean jar

Stir until no dry flour remains

Cover loosely with a lid or cloth

Leave at room temperature for 24 hours

Discard half of the mixture

Add 50 g flour and 50 g water

Stir well and cover loosely again

Repeat feeding once every 24 hours

Keep discarding half before each feeding

Continue for 5 to 10 days

Watch for bubbles and a sour smell

Use the starter when it doubles in size within 4 to 8 hours after feeding

Store in the refrigerator and feed weekly if not using daily

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