Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Sourdough Starter

Sometimes Al gets tired of whole wheat bread, so I decided to add sourdough bread to my repertoire.  This is an easy recipe, especially if you do not have much experience in baking bread.

Ingredients
3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 1/4 teaspoons yeast
2 cups warm water

Directions
In a large plastic, ceramic, or stainless steel container with a tight-fitting cover, combine flour and undissolved yeast.

Gradually add warm water to dry ingredients, and beat until smooth.

Cover, let stand in warm place until mixture is bubbly and sour-smelling and a clear liquid has formed on top, about 2-4 days.

Starter may darken, but if changes to another color, discard and start over.

To store, cover and refrigerate.

To replenish and keep starter alive; Once a week, stir in equal amounts of all-purpose flour and warm water.  Beat until smooth.  Cover and let stand in warm place until mixture is bubbly, and sour-smelling and a clear liquid has formed on top, about 12-24 hours.  Use or cover and refrigerate until ready to use,

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