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Sourdough Starter Recipe

This is a simple recipe to create your own sourdough starter from scratch.
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Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Fermentation 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 with 1 cup of water. Stir well, cover with a cloth, and let it sit at room temperature.
  2. Day 2-5: Each day, discard half of the starter and feed it with 1 cup of flour and 1 cup of water. Stir well, cover, and let it sit at room temperature.
  3. By Day 5, your starter should be bubbly and have a tangy smell. It's ready to use in your sourdough recipes.

Nutritional Value

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

Keywords

Bread, Sourdough, Starter
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