print icon
Print This Recipe

Sourdough Starter I

SUBMITTED BY: Becky Richardson  PHOTO BY: LADYJAYPEE 

"A starter good for any sourdough recipe."
Sourdough Starter I Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 57 times with an average star rating of 4.5
Read Reviews (52)
PREP TIME  10 Min
READY IN  3 Days 11 Hrs 20 Min
Original recipe yield 1 cup starter every 3 days

SERVINGS

 (Help)
    
Servings
 

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 tablespoons instant mashed potato flakes
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

DIRECTIONS

  1. Combine instant potatoes, sugar, water, and yeast in a covered container. Let the starter sit on a counter for 5 days, stirring daily with a wooden spoon.
  2. On the morning of the fifth day, feed the starter with 3 tablespoons instant potatoes, 3 tablespoons sugar, and 1 cup warm water. In the evening, take out 1 cup of the starter to use in a sourdough recipe. Refrigerate the remaining starter.
  3. Every five days, feed the starter 3 tablespoons instant potatoes, 3 tablespoons sugar and 1 cup water. If starter is to be used in a recipe, let the fed starter rest at room temperature 6 hours before use. If starter is not being used in a recipe, keep refrigerated and discard 1 cup of starter after each feeding.
ADVERTISEMENT

REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.54 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2004 by CAROLINAGIRL34 
Years ago an employer gave me a cup of this starter and I made sourdough bread many times; but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.54 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2003 by LANCELEM 
If you are looking for authentic sourdough bread, this starter is not for you! Sourdough is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 4.54 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2004 by JULIEVAN1 
I JUST GOT STARTED, PUT ALL INGREDIENTS IN THE BOWL AND STIRRED, THEN COVERED, 10 MINUTES... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.54 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2003 by MCLAINART 
This is THE BEST SOURDOUGH STARTER EVER!!! Don't listen to lancelem's review! This starter... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.54 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2003 by DIDEE2 
I have tried numerous sourdough starter recipes and this is the first that I have gotten raves... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.54 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2004 by CAROLE JONES 
This is a WONDERFUL, sweet sourdough base. It is not a San Fransisco sourdough. I had a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.54 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2003 by DAYSARAY 
Thanks Becky!!!I had lost my recipe for this delicious bread and was so thrilled to find your... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.54 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2003 by CLAREP 
I have tried this recipe 3X and it NEVER works! Maybe someone can inform me what kind of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.54 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2003 by ONEFUNBEAR 
Yayy! I used to have this starter and loved making it. I also fed 3/4c. sugar & 3 T. potato... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.54 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2007 by Neela 
I've had this starter for about a month and I've made at least 12 loaves of bread, including... MORE

MORE MEMBER REVIEWS

 
ADVERTISEMENT

RELATED PHOTOS FOR THIS RECIPE

POST A PHOTO   

Nutritional Information
Sourdough Starter I

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 51

  • Total Fat: 0.1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Total Carbs: 11.9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.6g
  • Protein: 1g

VIEW DETAILED NUTRITION

About: Nutrition Info

Powered by: ESHA Nutrient Database

 
Select Your Version:  United States  |  Canada  |  United Kingdom & Ireland  |  Australia & New Zealand  |  Germany  |  France  |  China  |  Japan  |  Frequently Asked Questions What's this?