How to Make Sourdough Starter
This sourdough starter recipe is so easy to make and takes about 5 days
Yield: 4 cups
Equipment
- Glass jar
- Measuring cup
- Mixing spoon
- Kitchen towel
Instructions
Day 1-Initial Starter
- Measure 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of rye flour and 1/2 cup water. Mix together well. Scrape the sides and cover loosely with a kitchen towel.
- Place the jar on the kitchen counter at room temperature and let it sit for 24 hours.
Day 2: Feed the Starter
- Measure the same amount of flour and water as day 1. Check your starter, you might see some bubbles. If you don't see any bubbles don't panic, depending on the temperature in your kitchen your starter might be slow in getting started.
- Stir the flour and the water into the starter and combine well. You should have a thick batter. Scrape down the sides and cover loosely with a kitchen towel. Store on your kitchen counter for another 24 hours
Day 3 and 4: Feed the Starter
- Do the same thing for each of these days and let sit for 24 hours
- You'll notice the starter has risen or grown in size
Day 5: Starter is ready
- By this time the starter will have grown incredibly from the last day. It will have a strong smell and have a lot of bubbles.
- In case for some reason your starter doesn't seem to have grown continue with day day 5 and onward instructions below.
Day 5 and Onward
- Measure 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoon flour and 1/2 cup water
- Once your starter is ready and you might not want it to bulk up, discard half of it and add the new flour and water. Mixing well and scrapping the sides
- If you're going to need to use your starter in a few days, leave it on your counter to grow. If not cover it and store in the fridge. This will slow down the starter. When you require to use it, remember to take it out and feed it a day or two before using.