Reviewed: Jan. 12, 2003

Very good and easy even for me. I've never made a sourdough starter. I kept feeding it (eery day) for 4 days before I made my first loaves (rounds) of San Francisco Sourdough bread. My family ate one up in about 10 minutes! I had enough starter to give away to two more people and mine went in the fridge to 'sleep'. I love it. It's like a pet you need to feed and take care of.

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Flashsmith

Reviewed: Jan. 8, 2002

The most straightforward sourdough starter recipe I have come across

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DONNAROSE

Reviewed: Dec. 11, 2000

I've tried several different sourdough starter recipes over the years with dismal results. I made my first batch of sourdough bread yesterday with this recipe. Thanks Esther.

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Irene

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Jan. 14, 2001

I've used a sourdough starter in the past using yogurt and lowfat milk, but this was so easy and I had everything on-hand, so I tried it and my starter was actually ready within 24-hours.I am very pleased with this recipe. Thank you Esther for sharing!

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BELOVED214

Reviewed: Jan. 28, 2006

An excellent and very informative recipe that eliminates a lot of guess work!

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Jim Malkemus

Living In: Frakes, Kentucky, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2003

This is the easiest most fool proof starter I have ever seen! I always wanted to make a started but all the recipes were so difficult. The taste is fantastic! This one is a keeper!

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staceywatts

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Nashville, Tennessee, USA

Living In: Wilmington, North Carolina, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 1, 2007

This is such a simple recipe. My first time ever to make a starter or sourdough bread and it worked like a charm. My starter appeared to be ready after only 24 hours, but I fed it 1/3 cup flour and 1/3 cup water and left it out one more day just to be safe.

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P Langston

Reviewed: Jan. 24, 2007

I have always wanted to make sourdough bread but was always intimdated by the starter. Well I finally took the plunge with this recipe and it turned out great. I did as another reviewer suggested but I only fed it once aday 1/3 cup water and 1/3 cup flour. On the fifth day I made the San Francisco Sourdough and it turned out great. Now my biggest concern is keeping my starter fed. Thanks for sharing this easy recipe.

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