How To Make A Sourdough Starter | מחמצת | Kosher Pastry Chef

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 flour and water in a mixing bowl until a thick paste forms.

Cover the bowl with a cloth and let it sit at room temperature for 24 hours.

Add equal parts flour and water to the mixture, stirring until smooth.

Cover again and let it sit for another 24 hours.

Repeat the feeding process every 24 hours for about 5-7 days, until bubbles form and it rises.

Once the starter has doubled in size and has a pleasant sour smell, it is ready to use.

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