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How to Make Sourdough Starter from Scratch

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup sourdough starter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried herbs (like rosemary or thyme)
  • 1/4 cup water (as needed)

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. 2In a mixing bowl, combine the sourdough starter, all-purpose flour, salt, olive oil, garlic powder, and dried herbs.
  3. 3Mix the ingredients until a dough forms. If the dough is too dry, add water a tablespoon at a time until it reaches a workable consistency.
  4. 4Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and roll it out to about 1/8 inch thick.
  5. 5Cut the rolled dough into desired shapes using a knife or cookie cutter.
  6. 6Place the cut crackers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. 7Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crackers are golden brown and crisp.
  8. 8Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
  9. 9Store in an airtight container for up to a week.

Equipment

mixing bowlrolling pinbaking sheetparchment paperknife or cookie cutterwire rack

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sourdough starter
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt.
  2. 2Add the sourdough starter and olive oil to the flour mixture.
  3. 3Gradually add water, mixing until a dough forms.
  4. 4Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
  5. 5Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  6. 6Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and shape each piece into a ball.
  7. 7Roll out each ball into a thin circle, about 8 inches in diameter.
  8. 8Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook each tortilla for about 1 minute on each side until lightly browned and cooked through.

Equipment

mixing bowlrolling pinskillet

Ingredients

  • 3 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup sourdough starter
  • 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, and ground flaxseed.
  2. 2In a separate bowl, mix the sourdough starter with warm water until well combined.
  3. 3Pour the sourdough mixture into the flour mixture and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. 4Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes (autolyse).
  5. 5After resting, add the salt to the dough and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  6. 6Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise at room temperature for 4-6 hours, or until doubled in size.
  7. 7Once risen, gently deflate the dough and shape it into a round loaf.
  8. 8Place the shaped loaf on a floured surface, cover it, and let it rise for another 1-2 hours.
  9. 9Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) with a Dutch oven inside for 30 minutes.
  10. 10Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven, place the dough inside, cover it, and bake for 30 minutes.
  11. 11Remove the lid and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the crust is golden brown.
  12. 12Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Equipment

mixing bowlDutch ovenwire rackmeasuring cupsmeasuring spoonsspatula

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sourdough starter
  • 1 1/4 cups warm water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt.
  2. 2Add the sourdough starter and warm water to the flour mixture. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. 3Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. 4Incorporate the chopped Kalamata olives into the dough, kneading gently to distribute them evenly.
  5. 5Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 4-6 hours, or until doubled in size.
  6. 6Once risen, punch down the dough and shape it into a round loaf.
  7. 7Place the shaped loaf on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and let it rise again for about 1-2 hours.
  8. 8Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
  9. 9Make a few slashes on the top of the loaf with a sharp knife to allow for expansion during baking.
  10. 10Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
  11. 11Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Equipment

mixing bowlmeasuring cupsmeasuring spoonsbaking sheetparchment paperwire rack

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup sourdough starter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, and rolled oats.
  2. 2In a separate bowl, mix the water, sourdough starter, honey, and olive oil until well combined.
  3. 3Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
  4. 4Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. 5Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 4-6 hours or until doubled in size.
  6. 6Once risen, punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf.
  7. 7If using, sprinkle the sunflower seeds on top and gently press them into the dough.
  8. 8Place the shaped loaf into a greased loaf pan and cover it again to rise for another 1-2 hours.
  9. 9Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
  10. 10Bake the loaf for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
  11. 11Remove from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Equipment

mixing bowlloaf panmeasuring cupsmeasuring spoonskitchen towelwire rack

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sourdough starter
  • 1/2 cup warm milk
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 cup cornmeal (for dusting)

Instructions

  1. 1In a large mixing bowl, combine the sourdough starter, warm milk, and water. Mix well until combined.
  2. 2Add the all-purpose flour, salt, sugar, and baking soda to the mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
  3. 3Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. 4Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
  5. 5Once risen, punch down the dough and roll it out to about 1/2 inch thick on a floured surface.
  6. 6Cut out rounds using a biscuit cutter or a glass, and place them on a baking sheet dusted with cornmeal.
  7. 7Cover the rounds with a cloth and let them rise for another 30-45 minutes.
  8. 8Preheat a griddle or skillet over medium heat. Cook the muffins for about 5-7 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through.
  9. 9Remove from the heat and let cool on a wire rack before slicing.
  10. 10Serve toasted with butter or your favorite toppings.

Equipment

mixing bowlbaking sheetgriddle or skilletbiscuit cutter or glasswire rack

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