Sourdough Starter

What you need:

    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 2 tsp. granulated sugar
    • 2 1/4 tsp. active dry yeast
    • 2 cups warm water

Directions:

    1. Mix together flour, sugar, and yeast in a 2 quart glass bowl.
    2. Gradually add water and stir until a thick paste forms.
    3. Cover with a tea towel and let sit at room temperature for 3 to 5 days, stirring once per day.
    4. When starter has a sour smell and is bubbly, transfer to one or two mason jars and store in refrigerator.
    5. To use, let come to room temperature.
    6. For each 1 cup started that is used, replace with 1 cup flour and 1 cup warm water. Stir and let sit at room temperature for about 8 hours. Then return to refrigerator.
    7. Every 10 days, feed sourdough by stirring in 1 tsp. sugar. if unused.
    8. Every 2 to 3 months, let come to room temperature and feed like you would if you removed 1 cup for a recipe (in step 6), if you have not used it in that 2 to 3 month time period.

Recipe adapted from Armommy + an old family recipe

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