Easy Sourdough Starter

By Karen_3925

Ingredients

• 1 package (about 1 1/2 Tbs.) commercial dry
• sourdough starter
• 1 cup unbleached bread flour
• 3/4 cup lukewarm water (90° to 100°F)
• 2 Tbs. plain yogurt

Details

Servings 12

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, combine the dry starter and the flour. Whisk in the water and yogurt until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a 1-quart glass jar, ceramic crock or plastic container. Cover loosely with plastic wrap or a double thickness of cheesecloth and let stand at room temperature for 48 hours, stirring the mixture with a whisk twice each day. It will be bubbly, with a sour smell. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator.

To use the starter, measure out the amount called for in a recipe and let stand at room temperature until it starts to bubble, about 1 hour. To feed the remaining starter, add 1 cup flour and 1 cup water, stir to incorporate, and let stand at room temperature for 24 to 48 hours to begin fermenting again. Store in the refrigerator, covered loosely.

Makes 1 1/2 cups.