Starter culture for sourdough
Ingredients
for 1 piece
50 g | wholemeal rye flour |
¾ dl | water |
40 g | wholemeal rye flour |
40 g | white flour |
1 dl | water |
50 g | white flour |
½ dl | water |
How it's done
Day 1
Mix the flour and water in a jar, place the lid on the jar (do not seal), leave to stand at room temperature for approx. 24 hrs.
Days 2-9
Add 60 g of the starter culture to the other clean jar every day. Dispose of the rest. Add the rye and white flour with the water, mix well. Place the lid on the jar (do not seal), leave to stand at room temperature for approx. 24 hrs. Thoroughly clean the used jar, set aside ready for the next day.
Days 10-12
Every day, mix 25 g of the starter culture with the flour and water, place the lid on the jar (do not seal), leave to stand at room temperature for approx. 24 hrs. Dispose of the rest.
Day 13
On the 13th day, small regular bubbles will begin to appear on the sourdough. At this stage it can be used for baking bread (see wheat & sourdough bread recipe).
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