deb's sourdough starter

blanchard, ID
Updated on May 6, 2011

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.

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Ingredients

  • 1 package active dry yeast ( 2 1/4 teaspoons)
  • 1/2 cup warm water (110*)
  • 2 cups warm water
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • TO KEEP STARTER GOING:
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon sugar

How To Make deb's sourdough starter

  • Step 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.
  • Step 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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Category: Other Breads
Keyword: #sourdough
Keyword: #starter
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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