Sourdough Starter Iii

5 ingredients
2 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 peeled and cubed potatoes
  • 2 cups warm water
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar (optional)
  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast

Directions

  1. 1
    In a medium saucepan, cover potatoes with water. Cook over medium heat until tender, about 20 minutes. Remove potatoes and reserve for other use. Let cooking water cool to lukewarm.
  2. 2
    Mix flour and 1 cup potato water. Set aside in bowl with cloth or wax paper to cover. Mixture does not have to be mixed smooth: the batter will work out any lumps as it sits. Stir once or twice a day until it smells right. It will have a nice sourdough smell to it after about 4 or 5 days, depending on the temperature of your kitchen. You can add a teaspoon of sugar to quicken the process. If you want to speed the process even more you can add a package of yeast to the water before adding the flour. Use as directed in your favorite Sourdough Bread recipe.

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