Sourdough Starter Easy Recipe for Effortless Baking Delight
This sour dough starter easy recipe is perfect for beginners, transforming simple ingredients into a rich, flavorful starter for various baked goods.
Equipment
- Glass jar
- Mixing spoon
Ingredients
For the Starter
- 0.5 cups Organic Unbleached All-Purpose Flour Consider whole wheat or rye flour for faster fermentation.
- 0.25 cups Water Use dechlorinated room temperature water.
Instructions
How to Make Sourdough Starter Easy Recipe
- Combine Ingredients: In a clean glass jar, blend ½ cup of organic unbleached all-purpose flour with ¼ cup of room temperature, dechlorinated water. Stir gently until every bit of dry flour disappears, resulting in a thick pancake batter-like texture.
- Cover and Rest: Loosely cover the jar with a lid or cloth. Place it in a warm spot, ideally around 68-85°F (20-29°C), and let it rest undisturbed for 24 hours to initiate fermentation.
- Feed the Starter: After 24 hours, discard about half of the starter. Add back ½ cup of flour and ¼ cup of water. Stir well and repeat this every 24 hours.
- Watch for Activity: Over the next 7 to 14 days, look for bubbles and a pleasant, tangy aroma. Conduct a float test to see if it’s ready for baking!
- Store for the Long Haul: Once established, store in the refrigerator if not baking regularly. Feed it weekly.
Notes
For best results, always use non-reactive utensils to mix and store your starter.