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Sourdough Starter
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 15 Minutes
Servings: 2
My wife, Bonnie said you can use your own sourdough starter. She gave me this starter recipe she uses from Better Homes and Gardens Oct. 2000 Hometown Cooking . LR Beckwith
Ingredients:
active dry yeast
5 cups warm de-chlorinated water or 5 cups bottled water
4 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
Directions:
1. Dissolve 1 package active yeast in 1/2-cup warm water in a 4 qt glass or ceramic bowl.
2. Stir in additional 4 1/2-cups warm water, 4-cups all purpose flour and 3 tablespoons sugar.
3. Beat with wooden spoon until smooth.
4. Cover with 100% cotton cheesecloth.
5. Let stand at room temperature (75°F–85°F) for 5 to 10 days or until mixture has a fermented aroma and vigorous bubbling has stopped; stir 2-3 times a day.
6. To store transfer starter to a covered plastic container and refrigerate.
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