Let me first say I didn’t follow the instructions of any one post. For some reason whatever method I started with I couldn’t seem to find it once I created my sourdough starter. Likely because I’d read and remember to many different material from blog post, sourdough forums, to books on sourdough.
Any who, I found that starters are pretty resistant. So even if your measurements are a tad bit off with healthy flour and the right conditions you can keep your starter alive.
Sourdough Starter Tips for Beginners
- Use a clean glass bowl or mason jar.
- Make sure your hands are clean before handling your starter.
- Only use filtered or distilled water.
- Keep house temperature around 70°F. Storing your starter on top of the refrigerator is ideal.
- Loosely cover your starter with a lint free kitchen towel and rubber band or plastic wrap.
- Cold weather and dreary lighting can make it difficult for your starter to thrive. But don’t give up if you don’t see huge bubbles in your starter just yet.
- All flour is not created equal. A healthy whole grain flour is helpful to creating a healthy sourdough starter. Whole grain rye is a great option.
Health Benefits of Sourdough
- Sourdough is a form of grain fermentation resulting in the development of sourdough starter or wild yeast. Sourdough starter can be used as a leavening agent in baking once properly cultivated.
- Sourdough bread has a lower glycemic index than traditional bread.
- Sourdough makes it easier for the body to absorb certain minerals in whole grains.
Sourdough Starter Essentials
I hope that this post has encouraged you to create your own Sourdough Starter at home, it really is easy I promise! Below are some of my favorite resources for creating your own Sourdough Starter! Items listed below are affiliate links (which means if you make a purchase after clicking a link I will earn a small commission but it won’t cost you a penny more)! Read my full disclosure here.
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