A sourdough starter is homemade wild yeast
(natural leavening)
cultivated with the microorganisms
(yeast and bacteria)
in the flour,
the air in your kitchen,
and even your skin.
Day 1
Mix flour and water. Cover. Place somewhere warm.
Day 2
Feed your starter with more flour and water. Cover.
Day 3
Discard and feed.
This process creates a pleasant-smelling starter.
Day 4 to 6
Your starter is fermenting
into natural yeast.
Keep discarding and feeding.
Day 6 to 7
The starter comes to life.
It's bubbly and lively and
has a pleasant yeasty aroma.
If ready, use some!