Simple Sourdough Starter (Print Version)
Create a sourdough starter using only water and flour over six days. It's all-natural and straightforward.
# Ingredients:
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¼-⅓ cup room-temperature water (around 75°F)
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½ cup of whole wheat or plain all-purpose flour
→ Equipment
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A 32-ounce jar made of glass
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Rubber band
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One paper towel
# Steps:
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In the jar, mix the flour with water until it’s as thick as pancake batter.
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Check for tiny bubbles 24 hours later. If you see them, stir in fresh flour and water. If not, give it another day.
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Remove half the mixture, then mix in more flour and water if you noticed bubbles. Leave it alone for a full day.
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Throw out half the jar's contents, then add water and flour again. Let it rest for another 24 hours.
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If you’re planning to use it, feed it twice a day from days four through six. Wait until it doubles in size within eight hours.
# Helpful Notes:
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Keep it at normal room temp
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Once it’s good, you can pop it in the fridge
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Chill it? Just feed it once a week