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Homemade Sourdough Starter

The easiest way to make a homemade sourdough starter in 48 hours
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword sourdough starter
Prep Time 5 minutes
Fermentation time 2 days
Author Amy

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 pkg active dry yeast

Feeding The Starter

  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup warm water

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, add one cup of flour, one package of active dry yeast, and one cup of water.
  • Mix until completely combined. Cover it with a towel and place it in a warm spot. An oven with a light on is the perfect place to keep it warm.
  • Allow to sit for 24 hours.
  • Take it out of warm place. Remove about 1/2 cup of starter and toss it out. Re-feed starter with 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup flour and mix thoroughly. Cover and place in warm spot.
  • Allow to sit for 24 hours (48 hours total) and now you have an active sourdough starter.