Beginner Sourdough Starter

Create your own sourdough starter at home with just two ingredients: flour and water. Follow this simple guide and have your starter ready in a few days.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Mix 1/2 cup of flour and 1/4 cup of filtered water in a jar to start your starter.

Step 2

Every day, discard half of the starter and add 1/2 cup of flour and 1/4 cup of filtered water.

Step 3

Repeat daily (or twice daily) until the starter more than doubles in size and a scoop floats on water.