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Making a Sourdough Starter (Levain) from Scratch

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Making a Sourdough Starter (Levain) from Scratch
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

538
Calories
16g
Protein
2g
Fat
110g
Carbs

Counts 2 of 3 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 2 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Rye 1 slice (32g) 83
Water not in our table 0

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

  • organic rye flour or organic whole wheat flour
  • bread flour
  • bottled water
  • A 4-cup glass canning jar OR 4-cup glass measuring cup
  • large heavy plastic spoon OR clean wooden spoon
  • plastic wrap

Directions

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By epicurious · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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