CHEF JOHN'S SOURDOUGH STARTER
Here's part 1 of my 2-part recipe for sourdough bread. It takes 4 days to make the starter, but there's really not much to it other than 'feeding' the starter once a day for about 10 days.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Sourdough Bread Recipes
Time P10DT15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Day 1: Mix 70 grams flour and 70 grams water together in a container with a lid. Container needs to be large enough to accommodate another 70 grams water and flour. Cover loosely so gases can escape. Leave for 24 hours at 70 degrees F.
- Day 2: Add 70 grams flour and 70 grams water. Stir. Cover loosely and leave for 24 hours at 70 degrees.
- Day 3: Remove half (140 grams) of the starter. Add 70 grams flour and 70 grams water. Stir. Cover loosely and leave for 24 hours at 70 degrees.
- Day 4 through about Day 10: Repeat Step 3 each day until starter smells fruity, yeasty, and is beautifully fermented. You can test this by seeing if the mixture doubles within 2 to 3 hours of feeding.
- Refrigerate until needed. Most people recommend you feed the starter once a month or so (Step 3).
- To make bread using a refrigerated starter: feed it at room temperature for two days. Use your refreshed starter to make bread on the third day. Remember to set aside 140 grams of starter and feed it again before returning it to the fridge.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.9 calories, Carbohydrate 63.5 g, Fat 1.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 4.4 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
AMISH FRIENDSHIP BREAD STARTER
Make something special to share with a friend! This delicious starter can make a variety of breads. Do not use metal containers or utensils.
Provided by GINNY LEE
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time P9DT40m
Yield 120
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Let stand 10 minutes. In a 2 quart container glass, plastic or ceramic container, combine 1 cup flour and 1 cup sugar. Mix thoroughly or flour will lump when milk is added. Slowly stir in 1 cup milk and dissolved yeast mixture. Cover loosely and let stand until bubbly. Consider this day 1 of the 10 day cycle. Leave loosely covered at room temperature.
- On days 2 through 4; stir starter with a spoon. Day 5; stir in 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar and 1 cup milk. Days 6 through 9; stir only.
- Day 10; stir in 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar and 1 cup milk. Remove 1 cup to make your first bread, give 2 cups to friends along with this recipe, and your favorite Amish Bread recipe. Store the remaining 1 cup starter in a container in the refrigerator, or begin the 10 day process over again (beginning with step 2).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 33.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Cholesterol 0.5 mg, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 2.6 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
UNKNOWNCHEF86'S BREAD STARTER
This was a serendipitous find when my daughter accidentally added too much water to a french dough recipe. Rather than just toss out the dough, I tossed it into a glass gallon jar and let it percolate for a few days. It made a great sourdough batter! Refresh once a week by adding 1/2 cup water and 3/4 cup flour. It can be refrigerated.
Provided by UnknownChef86
Categories Sourdough Breads
Time 5m
Yield 1 batch of starter
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Stir the yeast into the flour til well-mixed.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the flour-yeast mixture and sugar into the water til thoroughly incorporated.
- Store in a glass gallon jar to allow room for fermentation (it will bubble up). Cover top with cheesecloth to allow for ventilation.
- Stir down occasionally with a wooden or plastic spoon -- don't ever use metal utensils or containers.
- Refresh the batter at least once a week with 1/2 cup water and 3/4 cup flour. If necessary, you can refresh it every three days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1888.3, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 34.5, Carbohydrate 396.6, Fiber 15.1, Sugar 13.9, Protein 54.1
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