No Commercial Yeast Starter

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It may take a little time, but making a good starter is easy! It is best to use organically grown flour and non-chlorinated water because they contain no chemicals which might kill the wild yeast.

Submitted by Suzie
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
2 days 23 hrs
Total Time:
2 days 23 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 cups starter
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 cups bottled (non-chlorinated) water

Directions

  1. Combine flour and spring water in a medium bowl; stir well. Cover loosely with a cloth and let sit on a kitchen counter for 2 to 3 days, or until bubbly.

  2. To use and feed your starter; take out the amount needed for your recipe and then replace that amount with equal parts flour and spring water. If you keep your starter at room temperature it should be fed every other day, and if refrigerated, fed weekly. If you accumulate more starter than you need, simply pour a few cups down the drain before feeding it.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

228 Calories
1g Fat
48g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 228
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 48g 17%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 7g 13%
Calcium 26mg 2%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 67mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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