Sourdough Starter Recipe

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Category:	Category: Breads

Ingredients:	Ingredients: 1 -8g pkg. active dry yeast ½ cup warm water 2 cups warm water 2 cups all purpose flour 1 tbsp. granulated sugar or honey

Directions:	Directions: Sprinkle yeast over the first amount of warm water in a medium bowl. Let stand 10 minutes. Stir to dissolve yeast. Add second amount of warm water, flour and sugar. Beat until smooth. Cover with cheesecloth. Let stand at room temperature for several days, stirring 2 to 3 times each day. When ready, starter should have a sour smell with small bubbles, gently rising to the surface. The process will take from 5 to 10 days. Turn into jar, cover and refrigerate. To replenish starter: for each 1 cup of starter you use add ¾ cup all purpose flour, ¾ cup water and 1 tsp. sugar or honey. Stir well. Cover loosely. Allow starter to stand at room temperature until bubbly. This should be at least 1 day. Refrigerate. To feed starter: If starter isn't used on a regular basis, stir in 1 tsp. sugar or honey every 10 days.

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Sourdough Starter Recipe

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