Sourdough Starter Basics

Sourdough Starter Basics

New to sourdough?

Don’t worry, we’re here to help. Learn about what makes sourdough such a nutritious food, how to create your own starter and more!

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A Few FAQs

What is a sourdough starter?

We’re so glad you asked! Sourdough starter is the combination of water, flour and bacteria from your environment. Crazy, right?! As your starter grows and matures, it creates a little colony of good bacteria. When you “feed” your starter, you’re adding equal parts flour and water to continue the growth of your little bacteria colony. It’s a living thing - you might as well name it!

How do I make a sourdough starter?

We’ve got way more on this here, but essentially you just mix flour and water together and over the course of a few days of “feeding” it with those things, bacteria from the air enters the game and creates a completely natural leaving agent.

What tools will I need to begin this journey?

A jar, a whisk, spatula or spoon, a rubber band or hair tie (or marker) to mark rise progress and something to cover it with like a tea towel, plastic wrap or a jar lid.

If you’re just starting out, check out our Sourdough Starter Jar Kit on Amazon - we’ve carefully chosen our favorite tools and curated the perfect kit with everything you need in one box!

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Voice of the Customer

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  • "This kit is perfect for starting your sourdough journey. The glass jar is a good size, and all the tools that come with it work great! Highly recommend"

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  • "Finally venturing into sourdough baking, and this has everything I want and need in a starter kit. I love the large size and wider mouth of the jar. Exactly as described, and came very securely packaged. Can’t wait to check out the QR code for recipes to try!"

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