Easy Homemade Sourdough Starter Recipe

Name: Easy Homemade Sourdough Starter Recipe
Total time: 4 days 5 mins
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast; 2 cups warm water

Craft your own sourdough starter using simple ingredients: flour, fresh water, and a touch of yeast. After fermentation, store your active starter in a covered glass jar inside the refrigerator. Remember that sourdough starters become more flavorful as they mature with regular feedings! Share any excess sourdough discard with your loved ones so that everyone can enjoy the flavor.

Total time4 days 5 mins
Prep time5 mins
Yield3 cups, 15

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
2 cups warm water

Instructions

Prepare all of your ingredients.
Add flour to a large bowl (non-metallic). Sprinkle yeast on top, pour in lukewarm water, then stir to incorporate.
Transfer the bowl to a baking sheet. Cover it loosely, then place it in a warm area to ferment for 4 to 8 days. Timing will depend on the ambient temperature and the humidity of your location. The starter is ready to use when it's bubbly and has a pleasant, sour aroma. If you see any discoloration (pink, orange, etc.), discard the starter and begin the process again.
Enjoy your homemade sourdough!

Nutrition

Calories: 62 kcal
Fat Content: 0 g
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sodium Content: 2 mg
Protein Content: 2 g
Carbohydrate Content: 13 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g