Here are the steps to make a sourdough starter:

Ingredients:

100 g all-purpose flour
100 g water
Instructions:

In a large mixing glass jar or a ceramic container with a lid, combine the flour and water and mix until a thick batter forms.

Cover the jar with a lid or plastic wrap and let it sit in a warm place for 24 hours.
After 24 hours, discard half of the mixture and add in 50 g of all-purpose flour and 50 g of water. Mix until well combined.
Repeat the feeding process (step 3) every 24 hours for the next 5-7 days, or until the mixture is bubbly and has a sour smell.

Once the sourdough starter is active and ready, it can be used to make bread. You can store the starter in the refrigerator and feed it once a week to keep it alive.

Note: The sourdough starter may take longer to become active in some cases, depending on the temperature and humidity of your environment. Be patient and keep feeding it every 24 hours until it’s ready.

Shop the Tools Used for Sourdough Starters

• Glass Jar: I recommend a solid clip-top glass jar. Just remember to take the rubber ring off the top to let any gas escape—this prevents wild pressure build-ups! Get the Kilner Round clip jar I use here.
• Bread Proofer: If your house is cold, I highly recommend setting a proofer to 26°C (79°F). It creates the perfect environment to keep your starter wonderfully active and bubbling right on schedule. Check out the bread proofer I use.

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