How to Make an Einkorn Sourdough Starter from Scratch
Learn how to make an einkorn sourdough starter from scratch. You only need two ingredients and a little bit of time!
Ingredients
- Einkorn Flour
- Water
Instructions
Day 1
- Combine 1/2 cup all-purpose einkorn flour and 1/4 cup filtered water in a small glass bowl or jar.
- Stir well, making sure to incorporate everything and scrape down the sides.
- Place a clean tea towel loosely over the bowl and allow it to sit for 24 hours.
Day 2
- Discard half of the mixture and repeat the process.
- Add 1/2 cup flour, 1/4 cup water, stir well, and cover loosely again.
Day 3-5
- Repeat the day two instructions for days three through five. Continue to discard half of the mixture, and then feed.
Day 6 & 7
- Now every 12 hours, discard half the mixture and feed 1/2 cup flour with 1/4 cup water and mix well.
- By day seven, there should be enough beneficial bacteria and yeast present to bake fermented sourdough goodies like waffles, english muffins, and pizza. I would advise letting your sourdough starter mature for a few weeks before trying to bake sourdough bread.
- You will know it is ready if by 4-12 hours after you feed it, it bubbles and doubles in size.