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Sourdough Starter Recipe

A simple recipe to make your own sourdough starter from scratch.
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Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Course: Baking
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 starter
Calories: 50 kcal

Ingredients 

Starter Ingredients

  • 1 cup Whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup Water Room temperature

Instructions 

  1. Day 1: In a glass jar, mix 1 cup of whole wheat flour and 1 cup of water. Stir well with a wooden spoon. Cover with cheesecloth and let it sit at room temperature for 24 hours.
  2. Day 2: Discard half of the starter. Add 1 cup of all-purpose flour and 1 cup of water to the remaining starter. Stir well, cover, and let it sit for another 24 hours.
  3. Day 3-5: Repeat the Day 2 process for the next three days. By the end of Day 5, your starter should be bubbly and have a tangy aroma. It's now ready to use.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fiber: 2g | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Sourdough, Starter
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