Making your very own sourdough starter is very easy. It requires very simple ingredients, no special tools, and a little bit of time. Sourdough starter is made from flour and water. Yes, you read it right. It requires two ingredients only.
DAY- 1 Take half cup of flour and water. Measure your ingredients as this is the important step.
Transfer it in a jar and mix it well. Make sure there are no lumps. cover with a loose lid and keep it in a warm place at room temperature.
DAY- 2can you see the bubbles? Check if is there any bubbles on the top or on the side. Bubbles are the sign of fermentation. Fermentation is exactly what we need here. If you notice the bubbles, this is a good sign.
Discard the half of the starter and add whole wheat flour and water. Mix it up and keep it in a warm place.
If you notice any brown liquid on the surface, don’t worry. This indicates that your starter needs feeding.
DAY 3 and SO ON – keep discarding and feeding the starter for next 5 to 6 days.
As the yeast begins to develop, your starter will rise, and bubbles will form on the surface and throughout the culture. You will notice a significant difference from the 4th day onwards.
When the starter falls, it’s time to feed it again.