Welcome!!!
Revive dried sourdough starter with this easy step-by-step guide, taking you from dry flakes to a lively, active starter in less than a week. (please keep in mind, keeping your starter in a warm location is helpful with the process).
Day One – Morning:
Combine one package of our finely crumbled dried sourdough starter in a small glass jar with 1 cup filtered water. Stir until the dry starter is fully submerged. Cover the jar with a lid and let it sit at room temperature for one hour. After an hour:
- Add 1/2 cup of unbleached flour.
- Stir until thoroughly combined.
This initial feeding establishes a thinner, more hydrated starter, ideal for yeast and bacteria activity. Cover again and store at room temperature for 24 hours.
Day Two – Morning:
Observation: The mixture will appear smooth but lack liveliness with minimal bubbles. Discard excess mixture and retain 1/2 cup of starter. Add 1 cup of unbleached flour and 1 cup of room-temperature filtered water. Mix well, cover, and let sit for another 24 hours.
Day Three – Morning:
Observation: The mixture should appear slightly thinner with some bubbles but still not very active. Repeat the feeding process:
- Discard excess mixture and retain 1/2 cup of starter.
- Add 1 cup of unbleached flour and 1 cup of room-temperature filtered water.
- Mix well, cover, and let sit for another 24 hours.
Day Four – Morning:
Observation: Minimal changes, perhaps a few more bubbles. Patience is key! Follow the same feeding routine as previous days and maintain the storage conditions.
Day Five – Morning:
Observation: The mixture should have nearly doubled in volume with bubbles throughout.
Regular Feedings:
Begin daily feedings; Mix well, cover, and store until the starter reaches peak activity. Repeat this process daily to maintain a healthy, active sourdough starter for baking.
Don't Forget ... you need to Name your Sourdough too!! :Yes, it's a thing!! LOL
- Heidi
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