Sourdough Starter Guide
Create your own sourdough starter from scratch in 5-7 days. Follow along day by day!
Your Progress
Track your starter's journey day by day
Day 1
CurrentBegin Your Starter
Day 2
UpcomingFirst Feeding
Day 3
UpcomingBuilding Activity
Day 4
UpcomingIncreasing Activity
Day 5
UpcomingGaining Strength
Day 6
UpcomingReady to Bake!
Day 1 of 6
Day 1: Begin Your Starter
Expected Activity: Little to no activity visible
Steps
- 150g whole wheat or rye flour
- 250g lukewarm water (75-80°F)
- 3Mix in a clean jar
- 4Cover loosely with cloth
- 5Store at room temperature (70-75°F)
💡
Pro Tip
Use filtered or spring water. Chlorine in tap water can inhibit fermentation.
Flour
50g
Water
50g
Starter Visualization
How your starter should look today
Activity Level