Shortcut Sourdough Starter

1. 1

   Combine flour and yeast in nonreactive bowl; stir in 1 cup warm (110F) water.

2. 2

   Cover bowl loosely, and set aside in temperate spot (72 to 74F) 12 hours.

3. 3

   Starter should get bubbly and smell yeasty.

4. 4

   Stir starter, then discard half.

5. 5

   Stir 1/2 cup flour and 1/2 cup lukewarm water into starter.

6. 6

   Cover.

7. 7

   Feed starter in this manner, discarding half of starter, and stirring in 1/2 cup flour and 1/2 cup lukewarm water every 12 hours for 72 hours.

8. 8

   Starter should be bubbly with pleasant sourdough aroma.

9. 9

   (If aroma is faint or you want more pronounced sourdough flavor, feed starter another day to develop more flavor.)

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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