Description
This sourdough starter beginner recipe is a foolproof, yeast-boosted method that delivers a bubbly, active starter in just 24–36 hours. Designed for first-time bakers, it uses a simple 1:1:1 feeding ratio for reliable fermentation, tangy flavor, and consistent baking results.
Ingredients
Scale
- 100g filtered water (room temperature)
- 100g unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 50g filtered water (for daily feeding)
- 50g unbleached all-purpose flour (for daily feeding)
Instructions
- Day 1: Mix 100g flour, 100g water, and yeast in a non-metal bowl or jar until smooth.
- Cover loosely and ferment in a warm place for about 18 hours.
- Day 2: Discard all but 50g of starter.
- Add 50g warm water and mix until milky.
- Stir in 50g flour until fully combined.
- Cover loosely and let rise 6–8 hours until bubbly and doubled.
- Day 3 and onward: Repeat discard and feeding daily using a 1:1:1 ratio.
- Use starter when active, bubbly, and doubled in volume.
Notes
Keep starter in a warm area between 75–80°F for best activity. Stir in hooch if it appears, and feed consistently for a strong, tangy starter.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Baking Basics
- Method: Fermentation
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 50g
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sourdough starter, sourdough starter recipe, beginner sourdough starter