Beginner sourdough starter recipe | . #sourdoughstarter #starter #leothebaker

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.

Put 40 grams of water into a mixing bowl.

Add 40 grams of flour to the water.

Add a pinch of honey to the mixture to help treat the bacteria.

Mix the ingredients until combined.

Cover the bowl loosely with a cloth and let it sit for 24 hours.

On day two, add another 40 grams of water and 40 grams of flour to the mixture.

Mix the new ingredients in with the existing starter.

Cover loosely and let it sit for another 24 hours.

On day three, mix the starter again and cover it for 24 hours.

On day four, take out 40 grams of the starter and discard the rest.

Add 40 grams of water and 40 grams of flour to the remaining starter.

Mix well and cover for another 24 hours.

On day five, continue feeding the starter as before, observing for bubbles and rising.

On day six, the starter should show bubbles and be ready to use for bread.

Cooking Techniques

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