Activating your sourdough starter
• Mix 1/2 cup all purpose flour,
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons lukewarm pure water,
• 1 TABLESPOON OF SUGAR (THIS TIME ONLY)
• package of starter powder in a bowl.
• Cover bowl with CLING WRAP, this helps to keep the starter from drying out and forming a crust on top, and put on the counter or in a warm place.
• On the second day just stir it up.
• On the third day add an additional 1/2 cup all purpose flour and 1/2 cup of lukewarm water, stirring to mix.
• By 48 hours you should see bubbles and signs of life.
• On the fourth day add 1/2 cup lukewarm water and 1/2 cup all purpose flour. (seems to be a pattern here)
• Feeding your starter daily for about 5 days will help it reach full activity and flavor.
• At day five you may continue to keep your starter at room temperature feeding it daily or put it in the refrigerator and feed it at least once weekly.
• The secret to successful sourdough baking is FRESHLY FED STARTER !