“Are you ready to embark on a delicious baking journey? Let’s create your very own Sourdough Starter! 🍞✨

Sourdough Starter

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour 🌾
• 1 cup water (room temperature) 💧
• 1 tablespoon sugar or honey 🍯
• A clean glass jar with a lid 🥫

How to Prepare

1. In your clean glass jar, combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour and 1 cup of room temperature water. Mix well until there are no dry flour clumps. 🥄
2. Add 1 tablespoon of sugar or honey to the mixture. This will help feed the wild yeast. Stir until fully dissolved. 🍯
3. Cover the jar loosely with the lid or a clean cloth. This allows air to flow while keeping dust out. 🌬️
4. Place the jar in a warm spot (around 70-75°F) for 24 hours. 🌞
5. After 24 hours, check for bubbles. If you see some, it’s a good sign! If not, give it another day. ⏳
6. Discard half of the mixture (about 1 cup) and add another 1 cup of flour and 1 cup of water. Mix well. Repeat this feeding process every 24 hours for about 5-7 days. 🔄
7. Your starter is ready when it doubles in size within 4-6 hours after feeding and has a pleasant, tangy smell. 🎉

Now you have a lively sourdough starter to use in your favorite recipes! Happy baking! 🍞❤️”