Name: Sourdough Starter Recipe
Prep time: 120 h
Total time: 120 h
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup bread flour; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup whole wheat flour

Sourdough Starter Recipe

Brandie Winslow Modified: March 2, 2024

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How To Make Sourdough Starter

This is a recipe for creating your own sourdough starter, which is the base for making delicious homemade sourdough bread.

Preparation: 5 days

Cooking: 0 minutes

Total: 5 days

Serves:

Ingredients

1 cup bread flour
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup whole wheat flour

Instructions

Day 1: In a glass jar, mix together 1/2 cup bread flour, 1/4 cup whole wheat flour, and 1/2 cup water. Cover loosely with a cloth.
Day 2: Stir the mixture well. Cover and let sit at room temperature.
Day 3: Repeat step 2.
Day 4: The mixture should start to bubble. Discard half of the mixture, then add 1/2 cup bread flour and 1/4 cup water. Stir well and cover.
Day 5: The mixture should be bubbly and have a tangy smell. It is now ready to use in your sourdough bread recipe!