This easy-to-follow recipe will guide you through the steps of creating your own homemade sourdough starter. With just a few simple ingredients and some patience, you can have a delicious, tangy sourdough starter that will be the perfect base for all your sourdough bread recipes. Get ready to experience the wonderful world of sourdough baking!
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
Directions
- In a clean glass jar or container, combine the all-purpose flour and warm water. Stir until well combined.
- Cover the jar with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Let it sit at room temperature for 24 hours.
- After 24 hours, add the whole wheat flour to the jar and stir well. Cover and let it sit at room temperature for another 24 hours.
- Repeat this process of adding 1/4 cup whole wheat flour and stirring every 24 hours, for the next 5-7 days or until the mixture becomes bubbly and active.
- Once your sourdough starter is bubbly and active, it is ready to use. Transfer it to a larger container if needed and refrigerate if not using immediately. You can now use this sourdough starter to make delicious sourdough bread.
