How to make a Sourdough Starter | Sophia's Kitchen

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.

Pour 100 grams of water into a clean glass jar.

Add 100 grams of zero zero flour to the jar.

Stir the mixture until well combined to create a thick paste.

Cover the jar with a glass lid slightly ajar to allow airflow.

Place the jar in an environment around 26 degrees Celsius.

Leave the starter at room temperature for 24 hours.

After 24 hours, remove about 50% of the starter and discard it.

Feed the remaining starter with 100 grams of water and 100 grams of flour every day for the next week.

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