Description
A simple sourdough starter made with flour and water that develops into a lively natural leaven for artisan bread. Perfect for beginners and rewarding with deep, tangy flavor over time.
Ingredients
120 g whole wheat flour
120 g all-purpose flour
240 g filtered water, room temperature
Additional all-purpose flour for daily feeding
Additional filtered water for daily feeding
Instructions
- In a clean glass jar or bowl, combine 60 g whole wheat flour, 60 g all-purpose flour, and 120 g filtered water. Stir until no dry flour remains. Cover loosely and let sit at room temperature for 24 hours.
- After 24 hours, discard half of the mixture. Add 60 g all-purpose flour and 60 g filtered water. Stir well, cover loosely, and let rest for another 24 hours.
- Repeat the feeding process daily for 4 to 6 days, discarding half each time and feeding with 60 g all-purpose flour and 60 g filtered water.
- Watch for bubbles and a pleasant tangy aroma. Continue feeding until the starter reliably doubles in size within 4 to 6 hours after feeding.
- Once active, use for baking or maintain with regular feedings. Feed daily at room temperature or refrigerate and feed weekly.
Notes
Use more whole wheat or rye flour initially to boost fermentation activity.
Switch to all-purpose flour for a milder flavor profile.
Keep starter in a warm spot to encourage bubbling.
Refrigerate for low maintenance and feed weekly.
Bring refrigerated starter to room temperature and feed before use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Fermentation
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
