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Homemade Sourdough Starter

Create your own sourdough starter with just a few simple ingredients for delicious homemade bread.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 7 days
Servings: 1 starter
Course: Baking, Bread
Cuisine: American, Homemade
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup fed sourdough starter (if available) Optional, for quicker fermentation

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large glass or ceramic bowl, combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour with 1 cup of water. Stir until thoroughly blended, and you have a smooth batter.
  2. If you have a previously fed sourdough starter, add the 1/4 cup of it into the mix. If you do not, you can start from scratch.
  3. Cover your bowl with a clean cloth or a loose lid and place it in a warm area, ideally around 70°F to 75°F (20°C to 24°C).
Fermentation
  1. For the next 5-7 days, feed your starter daily with 1 cup of flour and 1 cup of water, stirring it well to introduce air.
  2. Your starter is ready when it is bubbly and has doubled in size within 4-6 hours of feeding.
Storage
  1. Once your starter is thriving, refrigerate it and remember to feed it once a week.

Notes

Use whole wheat flour for better nutrient content. Insulate your bowl if your kitchen is cold. Extra starter can be used for pancakes or waffles.