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Sourdough Starter Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Fermentation Time 7 days

Equipment

  • Glass jar or Weck jar
  • Kitchen scale or measuring cups
  • Plastic wrap or clean cloth
  • Rubber band
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour (for Day 1)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (for Days 2-7)
  • 1 cup filtered or bottled water (room temperature) per feeding

Instructions
 

  • Day 1: In a clean jar, combine 1 cup whole wheat flour and 1 cup filtered water. Stir until smooth. Loosely cover with plastic wrap or a cloth and place a rubber band around the jar to mark the level. Let sit at room temperature for 24 hours.
  • Day 2: Discard half of the mixture. Add 1 cup all-purpose flour and 1 cup filtered water. Stir well and loosely cover. Let sit in a warm spot for another 24 hours.
  • Days 3-7: Repeat the process daily—discard half of the starter and feed it with 1 cup of all-purpose flour and 1 cup filtered water. Stir, cover, and let sit at room temperature.
  • Day 7: Perform the float test by dropping a small amount of starter into water. If it floats, your starter is active and ready to use in baking!
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