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Quick Sourdough Starter
Photo: Eiliv Sonas Aceron

Quick Sourdough Starter

3 ingredients 3 steps wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

604
Calories
21g
Protein
9g
Fat
107g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 2 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 small package (0.25 ounces / 7 grams ) instant dry yeast

Directions

1

Mix all ingredients in a bowl until smooth.

2

Cover the bowl and place in a warm place (~70–80 °F / 20–27 °C). It should begin making some small bubbles within an hour or two (the timing depends mainly on how cold the milk is).

3

Proceed as directed for "Day 1" of your sourdough recipe.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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