Sourdough starter recipes come amongst the most simple for bread makers, whether amateur or otherwise. Not many people will have attempted bread before, and sourdough is a great way to introduce people to the process. The recipe requires lengthy preparation, but once complete will allow anyone to make a loaf of bread in less than an hour.
How to make a sourdough starter
The beauty of a sourdough starter is that it requires just three ingredients.
People need only combine yeast, water and flour to make their bread, and directions will help them arrive at different consistencies.
While simple on the face of it, the entire process will take roughly a week.
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Method
Day one
Mix the 60g of whole wheat flour with the 60g of warm water together in a large jar.
Stir them with a fork until the mixture is smooth, cover it with a plastic wrap or a lid, and leave it to rest in roughly 23C temperatures.
Day two
By day two, people should notice a layer of bubbles developing on top of the mixture.
Not everyone will see them, as some may have appeared and receded overnight, but leave it to rest for another 24 hours.
If a stinky, brown liquid also appears, it should be left alone.
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Days four through six
Over the next three days, people will need to repeat the process of day three.
During this time the yeast will start to develop, and people will notice it bubbles and rises before feeding.
Day seven
And on the seventh day….they created sourdough starter.
The sourdough starter should have doubled in size, plenty of bubbles formed, and the texture smooth.
A finished starter will also smell pleasant, and people can transfer it to a new, clean jar before use.