A sourdough starter is just flour and water that captures wild yeast and good bacteria from the flour and your environment. Over time, it becomes bubbly, active, and strong enough to help bread rise. This method uses a small amount of flour so you do not waste a ton while your starter gets going. What You Need Digital kitchen scale Clean glass jar Spoon or spatula Rubber band or marker Flour Water Loose lid (metal or glass ideally) - do NOT use a cloth lid or paper towel Best

Sourdough can feel really mysterious when you are first starting. One day your dough looks perfect.The next day it is sticky, flat, and acting like it has a personal problem with you. But once you understand what is actually happening during fermentation, sourdough starts to make a lot more sense. At its core, sourdough is just flour, water, salt, and starter. But the magic is in the fermentation. That is what helps your dough rise, gives sourdough its flavor, and creates tha

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