How to Make a Sourdough Starter from Scratch

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Glen Coleman

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subheading: WHAT YOU NEED TO GET STARTED:

½ cup unbleached wheat flour (do not use enriched, and I always recommend organic)

¼ cup filtered water

Glass mason jar

Additional ½ cup flour and ¼ cup water per day for maintaining your starter

subheading: DAY 1:

note: Note: I started my starter in the evening, but any part of the day is fine, just pay attention to the hours.

Add ½ cup flour and ¼ cup water to your jar. Mix thoroughly with wooden spoon or rubber spatula to scrap down sides of the jar. (Avoid using metal utensils because it can react with the natural yeast and bacteria you are trying to grow) You may need to add 1T more water so the flour is completely mixed together. Cover jar with tea towel and rubber band. Leave jar on counter for 24 hours at room temperature. Add ½ cup flour and ¼ cup water to your jar. Mix thoroughly with wooden spoon or rubber spatula to scrap down sides of the jar. (Avoid using metal utensils because it can react with the natural yeast and bacteria you are trying to grow) You may need to add 1T more water so the flour is completely mixed together. Cover jar with tea towel and rubber band. Leave jar on counter for 24 hours at room temperature.

note: IP: keep in a place within your home that stays warm. Ideally between 68 to 75 degrees. Sourdough thrives in a warm environment!

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