Simple Way to Finished Yeast Starter

Rye Starter

Making a starter at home today is relatively easy when using active dry yeast.

Recipe Summary Rye Starter

This is a traditional sourdough rye starter made with wild yeast. It takes some time, and a watchful eye.

Ingredients | Finished Yeast Starter

1 ½ cups whole meal rye flour

¾ cup filtered or spring water

1 ½ cups bread flour

¾ cup filtered or spring water

Directions

In a small bowl, mix together 1/2 cup rye flour with 1/4 cup water to make a thick paste. Cover with a damp cloth, and set aside at room temperature for 24 hours.

Stir well, and discard 1/2 of the rye flour paste. Stir 1/2 cup rye flour and 1/4 cup water into the remainder. Cover with a damp cloth, and set aside at room temperature for 24 hours. Repeat for day three.

Some activity should now be noticeable: the starter should be bubbly. Stir well. Measure starter, and transfer to a 1 quart glass jar. Stir in amounts of water and bread flour equal to the amount of starter. Add more water until the starter resembles a thick but pourable batter. Set aside for 24 hours.

Starter should be very active with lots of bubbles in the batter. Stir well. Measure, and return 1 cup starter to the jar. Begin feeding regularly, every 4 to 6 hours, doubling the starter each time. For instance, if you have 1 cup starter, add 1 cup bread flour and 1 cup water.

Info | Finished Yeast Starter

Servings: 4 Yield: 1 cup starter

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