How to make sourdough starter

Sourdough Starter uses the wild strains of yeast that is found in the air and already in the flour. If you see starter that uses yeast, it is not a true sourdough starter. Making sourdough starter is fairly easy to do but does require a bit of diligence.

First start with a clean wide mouth glass or plastic jar - mix 2 tablespoons of wheat flour with about 1 1/2 tablespoons of water (you might want to use bottled water to start your starter) and add to the jar. Place a lid over the jar loosely do not seal. Let sit for 24 hours.

Second mix another 2 tablespoons of wheat flour with 1 1/2 tablespoons of water and add to the jar and mix. Do not worry about a few lumps, the lumps will be absorbed during the process.

Repeat a third day with wheat flour. After the third day you may use white flour - or continue with the wheat flour.

After 7 days you should have enough starter for a loaf of bread (I'll be writing about this later). Follow directions to make loaf of bread. Do not use all of the starter or you will have to start all over again. When making your own sourdough starter, it may be hit and miss, sometimes the strain of yeast that grows is not very tasty. This being said is part of the fun of trying to start your own sourdough starter.

You will also have the bragging rights when you succeed. Sourdough starter can be kept for years and decades with proper handling. I'll be writing about that later