How To Make A Starter For Sourdough?

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

Stir until no dry flour remains

Cover loosely

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

Repeat feeding once every 24 hours

Keep discarding half before each feeding

Continue until the starter becomes bubbly and doubles in size within 4 to 8 hours after feeding

Use a consistent flour type and room temperature

Store in the refrigerator once active if not using daily

Feed before baking to refresh the starter

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