Easiest Sourdough Starter in only 5 Days 😱

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds more nutrients and flavor.

water

🥗Healthier: filtered water

💰Cheaper: tap water

Filtered water can improve fermentation.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: sugar

Honey can provide additional nutrients for yeast.

salt

🥗Healthier: sea salt

💰Cheaper: table salt

Sea salt offers trace minerals.

Combine 250 grams of flour and 250 grams of water in a glass container.

Cover the container with a cloth to allow air to enter while keeping dust out.

Let the mixture sit at room temperature for 24 hours.

After 24 hours, check the mixture; if the top is dry, add a little water and mix everything together.

For the next feeding, add another 250 grams of flour and 250 grams of water to the mixture and stir well.

Cover the container again and let it sit for another 24 hours.

Repeat the feeding process every 24 hours for a total of 5 days, until the mixture is bubbly and has a pleasant sour smell.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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