Sourdough starter made with whole wheat flour, all purpose flour and water.
Ingredients
whole wheat flour
all purpose flour
water
Instructions
Day #1- Combine 113 grams of whole wheat flour and 113 grams or about 1/2 cup of cool water in container. Stir well until flour is no longer visible. If needed, add a little more water to completely combine. Cover loosely. I use a piece of plastic wrap leaving at least a 1/2 inch gap for air, or a clean lightweight towel.
Day #2- Discard half of the starter in the jar. Add 113 grams of All-purpose flour and 113 grams of water, at cool or room temperature. Stir. Cover loosely allowing a little air to get to the starter. Usually, the contents will begin to bubble within 24 hours of when the all-purpose flour is added.
Day #3- Repeat day 2. Discard half of starter in jar, add flour and water, stir.
Day #4- Repeat day 3 OR if you want to supercharge or strengthen your starter (I recommend this) start feeding your starter twice a day. Once in the morning, once in early evening. You can also reduce the amount of flour at this point. Add 1/2 cup of flour (about 50 grams) and 1/4 cup (about 50 grams) plus a tablespoon of water. Remember to always discard all but 1/2 cup before adding the flour and water.
Day #5- Feed the starter 2 times again today if you can.
Day #6- Repeat day 5.
Day #7- Repeat day 6. Feed twice, first discard all but 1/2 cup of starter before feeding.
Day #8- Test the starter. Pour 1/2 cup tap water into a cup. Remove a tablespoon of starter from container. If the starter floats in the water, it is ready to use. If not, continue to feed for a few days (twice a day is best) and test again.
When you are ready to use the starter to make bread, make sure the starter has been sitting at room temperature overnight, and feed the starter ideally 6-12 hours before using. I feed the starter just before I go to bed, then usually give it another 2 tablespoons of flour and 1 tablespoon warm or room temperature water 30 mins to an hour before using in the morning for an added boost.