Whole wheat sourdough starter
A homemade whole wheat sourdough starter is ideal for all your whole wheat baking needs! Use your starter to make delicious whole wheat sourdough bread, or incorporate it into your breakfast muffins for a mild tangy, and nutty flavor.
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Equipment
- 1 glass container
- 1 kitchen scale
Ingredients
- 4 cups whole wheat flour 500 grams
- water
Instructions
Day one:
- Add 1/2 cup of whole wheat flour and 1/4 cup of water to a bowl and mix until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a (glass) container and loosely place the lid on top.
Day two:
- Today you don't have to feed your starter, but it is a good idea to stir it to incorporate fresh air.
- Place the lid back on top of your container and come back tomorrow.
Day three:
- It is time for its first feed. Take out half of your starter and add 1/2 cup of whole wheat flour and 1/4 cup of water.
- Mix until well combined, put on the lid and come back tomorrow.
Day four:
- Give your starter another feed by taking out half of the starter and add another 1/2 cup whole wheat flour and 1/4 water.
Day five:
- Take out half the starter mixture and stir in 1/2 cup of whole wheat flour and 1/4 cup of water. If your starter is a little too thick, you can add a little bit extra water.
Day six:
- You should start to see bubbles appear, but don't worry if your starter needs more time.
- Remove half the starter from the jar, add another 1/2 cup of whole wheat flour and 1/4 cup of water, clean the inside of your jar and com e back tomorrow.
Day seven:
- If your starter starts to rise and fall after a feed, that's great!! Keep feeding it by removing half, then add 1/2 cup whole wheat flour and 1/4 cup water and come back tomorrow to check if your starter is ready to bake!
Day eight:
- Today is the day! Your whole wheat sourdough starter should be bubbly and active, but especially if you live in a colder climate it can take a few more days. Keep feeding it like before, but today you want to check if your starter is ready.
- Take out a small portion of your starter and add it to a glass of water.
- If it floats, it is ready to make your favorite bread recipes!
Notes
- I like to have a large container where I keep the whole wheat flour for feeding. That way I never run out!
- Keep your starter in the fridge once it is active if you don't want to feed it and bake bread every day.
Servings: 1 whole wheat sourdough starter
