Sourdough Starter - Wheat

Name: Sourdough Starter - Wheat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoons honey; 118 milliliters non-chlorinated water (such as bottled); 118 milliliters whole wheat flour

Sourdough Starter - Wheat might be a good recipe to expand your side dish recipe box. This dairy free and vegetarian recipe serves 4. One serving contains 54 calories, 2g of protein, and 0g of fat. If you have honey, non-chlorinated water, flour, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 15 minutes.

Instructions

In a glass or ceramic bowl, mix together the honey, 1/2 cup whole wheat flour, and 1/2 cup of water. Use a wooden spoon to stir. Cover lightly, and place in a warm place. Stir twice a day for 5 days.

Ingredients you will need

Whole Wheat Flour

Honey

Water

Equipment you will use

Wooden Spoon

Bowl

On the 6th day, mix in 1/2 cup of water and 1/2 cup of flour using a wooden spoon. Don't worry about lumps, for the yeast will eat them! Cover and let stand in a warm place to ferment for 1 day. When you get lots of bubbles and foam on top, you know the starter is active and ready to use. The starter will separate with the flour on the bottom and 'hootch,' a yellow liquid, on top. Just mix well before using or feeding.

Ingredients you will need

All Purpose Flour

Water

Yeast

Equipment you will use

Wooden Spoon

Store starter in a wide mouth glass jar. I use waxed paper and a rubber band in place of a lid, as metal utensils or containers will contaminate the starter. Once refrigerated, the starter only needs to be fed once a week. Use half, and feed the remaining half to keep it alive for the next time.