How To Maintain + Feed Sourdough Starter

Step 1

Weigh out 50g of sourdough starter using a digital scale. Discard the rest of the starter (this can be used for discard recipes so long as your starter is at least 7 days old).

Step 2

To the 50g of sourdough starter, add 50g of flour and 50g of water. Stir the mixture vigorously.

Step 3

Leave the sourdough starter to rise in a warm place until at peak and ready to bake with.

Step 4

Weigh out 25g of sourdough starter using a digital scale. Discard the rest of the starter (this can be used for discard recipes so long as your starter is at least 7 days old).

Step 5

To the 25g of sourdough starter, add 50g of flour and 50g of water. Stir the mixture vigorously. This is a 1:2:2 ratio to keep the starter happy in the fridge.

Step 6

For a full guide to storing sourdough starter in the fridge - go here.