Foolproof Sourdough Starter

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 1

Foolproof Sourdough Starter recipe for homemade bread

by The Chefin Bread

Prep

5 min

Cook

48 hours

Ready In

48 hours and 5 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1/2 cup plain yogurt
	1/2 cup milk ( skim , regular or buttermilk )
	1/2 cup unbleached flour

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

1 batch of starter

Calories

N/A

Sugar

N/A

Fat

N/A

Sourdough bread has been a staple in many cultures for centuries because it's easy to make, delicious to eat, and full of health benefits. This foolproof sourdough starter recipe is a great way to get started making your own bread at home. The starter can be used in any sourdough bread recipe and can be kept alive indefinitely with regular feedings of flour and water. Once you've got a batch of sourdough bread in the oven, the delicious aroma will fill your kitchen and make your mouth water in anticipation.

Instructions

1.	In a medium bowl, mix together the yogurt, milk, and flour until well combined.
2.	Cover the bowl with a clean towel or plastic wrap and set it aside in a warm place for 24-48 hours, until bubbles start to form and it smells like sourdough.
3.	Once the mixture is bubbly and fragrant, it's ready to be used as a sourdough starter in your favorite bread recipe.

PROS

Making your own sourdough starter is an easy and cost-effective way to get delicious homemade bread without relying on store-bought yeast.
Plus, sourdough bread has unique flavors and textures that can’t be replicated with commercial yeast.

CONS

It takes a few days to create a sourdough starter, so you’ll need to plan ahead if you want to make bread.
Sourdough bread also has a longer rising time than regular bread, so it requires more patience and attention to detail.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Sourdough bread is easier to digest than regular bread because it’s made with wild yeast and lactobacilli, which break down gluten and other difficult-to-digest proteins. It’s also lower on the glycemic index because it contains more fiber and complex carbohydrates than white bread.