How To Make A Sourdough Starter

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 2 cups of flour in a jar.

Add 1/4 cup of sugar to the flour.

Pour in 2 cups of warm water.

Stir the mixture until well combined.

Cover the jar with a thin dish cloth and secure it with a rubber band.

Let the starter sit for 24 hours without feeding.

Feed the starter daily after the first 24 hours.

In winter, consider adding yeast to help it start more quickly.

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