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Starters · Recipe No. 29

Sourdough Starter

Sourdough Starter made with dried yeast, caster sugar and plain flour. The recipe serves 10; change the portions and units below and the amounts update.

  • Serves 10

Method

  1. Dissolve yeat in 60ml water and sugar.

  2. Add rest of water & flour and mix to smooth batter.

  3. Cover and leave for 3-5days.

  4. Add 30g flour & 60ml water every 4 days.

Tip: tap a step to tick it off as you cook.

Shopping list for 10 portions

Baking

Store cupboard (check you have)

Converted from the Cookeryonline Excel workbook “SR29”.