Description
Sourdough starter is the magical elixir that transforms basic ingredients into delicious, artisan bread. With just flour and water, you can cultivate wild yeast that brings rich flavor and a delightful tang to your homemade loaves. This simple process requires just a week of nurturing, but the rewards are well worth it. Prepare to impress friends and family with your baking skills as you create memorable meals around the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 100g unbleached all-purpose flour
- 100g filtered water
Instructions
- Gather a clean glass jar, mixing spoon, and kitchen scale (or measuring cups).
- In the jar, mix 100g of all-purpose flour with 100g of filtered water until no dry clumps remain.
- Cover loosely and place in a warm area (70°F – 75°F) for 24 hours.
- Discard half of the mixture and add another 100g of flour and 100g of water; mix well.
- Repeat feeding daily for 5-7 days until the starter is bubbly and doubles in size within 4-6 hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Artisan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 100g sourdough starter
- Calories: 204
- Sugar: 0.4g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0.6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1.4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg