How to Make a Sourdough Starter

Step 1

On day one take a clean bowl and place on a digital scale. Set to grams and make sure it is zeroed out.

Step 2

Add 50 grams of flour and 50 grams of filtered water.

Step 3

Mix well, cover with a towel and set aside for 24 hours to rest.

Step 4

After 24 hours, remove half of the starter, leaving about 50 grams.

Step 5

Add 50 grams of all-purpose flour, or bread flour, and 50 grams of filter water.

Step 6

Mix, cover and set aside.

Step 7

On days 4-10 repeat the same feeding process but twice a day. Once in the morning and once at night.

Step 8

By day 7, the portion of the starter that is removed can be used in discard recipes.

Step 9

By day 7-10 you should start to see some growth.

Step 10

If it is doubling in size it may be ready to be added to bread.

Step 11

Take a glass of water and drop in a scoop of the starter. If it floats, it is ready.