Sourdough Starter

Directions

1. 1
   In a large glass bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and flour.
2. 2
   Place a clean towel over bowl and place in warm dry place.
3. 3
   I placed mine in the oven with the light on (no, I did not use it for a few days).
4. 4
   Every 24 hours, discard 1/2 of the mixture and then add 1 cup flour and 1 cup warm water.
5. 5
   Re-cover and return to a warm dry place.
6. 6
   If a liquid layer forms on top of mixture, stir it in prior to each feeding.
7. 7
   After 4-7 days of feedings, mixture will begin to bubble and develop a sour smell as the starter ferments.
8. 8
   This means that your starter is done fermenting!
9. 9
   At this time, the starter is ready to use!
10. 10
    Place mixture in a glass jar and place in refrigerator.
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    After each use, replace the amount of mixture that was removed with equal parts flour and water (if you use 1 cup replace with 1 cup flour and 1 cup water this will increase the size of your starter!).
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    If not used, feed mixture weekly in the same way you did feedings, by discarding 1/2 of mixture and replacing it with equal parts flour and water.
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    Make sure you record the date of your starter (for your children).
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    It will get better with age!