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deb's sourdough starter

(4 ratings)
messinthekitchen avatar
Recipe by
deb baldwin
@messinthekitchen
blanchard, ID

My bread section has mostly sourdough this or sourdough that. I do like my sourdough pancakes, bread, biscuits, rolls, you name it, so I will start with the starter. The starter will smell kinda like a yeasty-stale beer. Always use ceramic, glass, or crocks to mix and store sourdough in. Do not use metal spoons or bowls. Do not put anything in your starter but flour, water, and sometimes sugar.

(4 ratings)
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For deb's sourdough starter

  • 1 pkg
    active dry yeast ( 2 1/4 teaspoons)
  • 1/2 c
    warm water (110*)
  • 2 c
    warm water
  • 2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp
    sugar
  • TO KEEP STARTER GOING:
  • 3/4 c
    water
  • 3/4 c
    flour
  • 1 tsp
    sugar

How To Make deb's sourdough starter

  • 1
    Soften yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Let bubble Add 2 cups of warm water, flour, and sugar. Beat until smooth. Cover with cheesecloth and let stand at room temperature 5 to 10 days. stirring 2 to 3 times a day. (time required to ferment depends on room temperature.) I use a wooden spoon. If room is warm, let stand a shorter time.
  • 2
    Cover and refrigerate till ready to use. TO KEEP STARTER GOING: After using some starter,add 3/4 c water, 3/4 c flour, and 1 tsp sugar. Let stand at room temperature until bubbly (1 day) IF NOT USED IN 10 DAYS: Add 1 tsp sugar (every 10 days)
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