Sour Dough Starters

Despite all the mysticism and lore about creating the concoction, a sourdough starter is merely a naturally fermenting mixture of flour and water. Add water to dry flour, let it sit on the counter for a few days, and you'll see nature weave life into a once lifeless lump: bubbles will appear and the mixture will rise.

How to Make a Sourdough Starter

This is Instructions for making a sourdough starter over seven days. The process involves mixing equal parts flour and water on the first day, discarding half of the mixture on the second day, and repeating the process for the next five days. On days six and seven, the starter is fed every 12 hours instead of every 24.

• Beginner Sourdough Starter Recipe

  Making a sourdough starter from scratch can take a week or more. The process begins with creating the starter using whole wheat flour to jumpstart fermentation, and then feeding it with all-purpose flour to develop beneficial bacteria and wild yeasts. The starter is ready to use when it has doubled in size, has bubbles throughout, and smells sour.

• How do you start a sourdough starter?: Making an Incredible Sourdough Starter from Scratch in 7 Easy Steps

  Sourdough starter is a naturally fermenting mixture of flour and water. The process involves adding water to dry flour and leaving it on the counter for a few days, when bubbles will appear and the mixture will rise.

• How to create a Sourdough Starter

  The process involves adding fresh flour and water to a portion of your starter mixture in a clean jar, stirring to combine, covering, and then leaving it in a warm place until the next feeding.