Chocolate Sourdough Starter Recipe
Equipment
- Kitchen scale
- small bowl
- wooden spoon
- Glass jar or container with a lid
- plastic wrap or damp tea towel
Ingredients
- 20 grams cocoa powder
- 20 grams sugar
- 50 grams flour
- 30 grams active sourdough starter
- 60 grams warm water
Instructions
- In your large mixing bowl, use the kitchen scale to accurately measure and then mix together the cocoa powder, sugar, and flour.
- Add the established sourdough starter and warm water to the bowl. Use a whisk or wooden spoon to mix all the ingredients until well combined and you have a homogenous mixture.
- Pour the mixture into a clean glass jar or container. Ensure there's enough space in the jar for the starter to grow as it ferments.
- Lightly cover the jar with plastic wrap or a damp tea towel. If using plastic wrap, ensure it's loose enough to allow air in but will keep out contaminants. Alternatively, you can place a lid loosely on the jar to allow gases to escape.
- Place the jar in a warm spot in your kitchen, away from direct sunlight. A top of a refrigerator or inside a turned-off oven with the light on can provide a consistently warm environment.
- Allow the mixture to sit for 6-12 hours. Check periodically for signs of activity, such as bubbling and an increase in volume, indicating that the fermentation process is underway.
- Once active and bubbly, your chocolate sourdough starter is ready to be used in a variety of chocolate sourdough recipes, from bread to cakes.
Notes
Tips for Success:
- Always measure ingredients accurately using a kitchen scale for the best results.
- The consistency of your starter can be adjusted with more or less water, depending on the desired thickness.
- Regularly feeding your starter will keep it healthy and active for your baking projects.