SOURDOUGH STARTER MIX
Sourdough starter mix provides the base and leavening agent for a variety of breads, biscuits and other baked goods. Consisting of yeast, water, flour and sugar it forms a living culture which is the added to flour and water for baking. Typically speaking a starter mix uses just water and flour to create the culture. The addition of a bread friendly yeast to the starter can help discourage the growth of unfriendly yeast in the mix.
Sourdough starter mix
A sourdough starter for a variety of sourdough recipes.
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Ingredients
- 1 Package active dried yeast
- 1/4 cup lukewarm water to dissolve yeast
- 2 Cups Warm water 105 degrees
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup lukewarm water and let stand several minutes.
- Add remaining water, sugar, and flour. Cover with cloth and let stand overnight.
Notes
Depending on the container size you may have to stir down if it gets too close to the top. To keep a stock on hand, add equal amounts of flour and water to replenish it. Cover and store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Sourdough starter mix
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 2mg0%
Potassium 50mg1%
Carbohydrates 39g13%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 5g10%
Calcium 7mg1%
Iron 2.2mg12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Recent situations involving supply shortage and an increased interest in bread baking created empty shelves if you were looking for yeast. So this popped up on a bread baking group and I though I’d pass it along here. I haven’t tried this yet, but if you want to experiment, have at it.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Flour Good Flour
- 1/4 lb Brown Sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 gallon water
Instructions
- Add all ingredients together
- Boil for one hour. Remove from heat.
- When mixture is warm, bottle and cork it closed.
- Ready for use in 24 hours.
Notes
One pint of this yeast will make 18 lbs. of bread.