Step 2 of 13 · Sourdough Starter From Scratch
Weigh 50 g flour and 50 g water
Weigh 50 g flour and 50 g water — step 2 of 13 in Sourdough Starter From Scratch. Tare the jar on the scale. Add 50 g flour, then 50 g water (100% hydration). Equal weights, not equal volume — flour compacts.
Free food & cooking tip: Weigh 50 g flour and 50 g water (step 2 of 13 from "Sourdough Starter From Scratch").
Tare the jar on the scale. Add 50 g flour, then 50 g water (100% hydration). Equal weights, not equal volume — flour compacts.
Total starter: 100 g. Small on purpose so feeds stay cheap.
Pro tip: Use lukewarm water if your kitchen is cold — not hot, or you kill wild yeast.
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