How to Make a Sourdough Starter

Name: How to Make a Sourdough Starter
Prep time: 168 h
Total time: 168 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour (King Arthur recommended); 1 cup filtered water

Instructions

Prep:168h

Sourdough baking doesn’t have to be intimidating or complicated. With a little patience and simple pantry staples, you can build a healthy starter that lasts for years and helps you bake affordable, from-scratch bread anytime.

Updated at: Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:08:23 GMT