Sourdough Starter
photo by gailanng
- Ready In:
- 24hrs
- Ingredients:
- 3
- Yields:
-
2 1/2 cups starter
ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast or (1/4 ounce) package cake yeast
- 1 1⁄2 cups tepid water
directions
- In a large bowl or jar, mix the yeast with the water.
- If you are using active dry yeast, let the mixture stand for about 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle the flour onto the yeast mixture and whisk it in to form a thick batter.
- It is not essential for the batter to be smooth.
- Cover it with plastic wrap and let the batter stand in a warm (80-85°F) place for about 24 hours, or until it is frothy.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
papergoddess
Near Chicago, Il.
I hate to bake (almost as much as I hate to vacuum!), and I'll go to great lengths to avoid having to make cookies.