So…you bought a starter! Now what?!?!?! And don’t you worry, if you didn’t buy one yet you can find one here!
Here’s everything you need to bring that dry starter back to a bubbly life!
Add about 1.5 tablespoons water and 1/2 tablespoon dry sourdough starter powder until dissolved. Add 1 tablespoon flour and stir until everything is combined well. Cover and allow to sit for 24 hours.
The next day, feed again with about 1 tablespoon flour and about 1/2 tablespoon water, and stir until well combined. I really do this based on consistency. It should be like thick pancake batter. Cover and allow to sit for 24 hours.
On day 4, feed the starter 1/2 cup flour and 1/3 cup water. Mix well, cover and allow to sit for 24 hours.
On day 5 there should be a lot of activity. It should be doubling in size. Add one cup of flour and 1/2 cup water to the starter and mix well. Cover.
When 5 days are up, your starter should be nice, active, and ready to use in recipes.
Feed regularly and bake something delicious!