Let’s Get Started

It’s important to know the weight of your jar so you’ll be able to figure out how much starter is left in the jar each time you feed it.

First, place the empty jar, without the lid, on your kitchen scale. Read the output on the screen. Make note of the weight in grams.

I find it easiest to write the weight on a piece of tape and put it on the bottom or side of your jar.

Congrats on your new sourdough starter! You’re just a few days away from baking fresh sourdough bread. Follow the instructions below to bring your dehydrated starter to life!

STEP 1 - COLLECT YOUR SUPPLIES

  • Kitchen Scale

  • Glass Jar

  • Spatula

  • All-purpose Flour

  • Water

  • Paper Towels

What you’ll need:

  • Kitchen Scale

  • Glass Jar

Optional - tape and marker

A few notes notes about supplies:

-All instructions in this guide are measured in grams, so you’ll need a kitchen scale. That way you can accurately feed your starter each day.

-The glass jar must have a loose lid. It needs to be loose so that it can release gasses easily. The jar should also allow your starter to rise 3-4x the initial mix level. That way it won’t overflow.

-Thinner spatulas make it easier to mix the starter down in the jar.

-Use unbleached all-purpose flour. This is the food for your starter. Only use unbleached flour, otherwise your starter will weaken over time. You don’t need to use bread flour.

-Water can be tap water or filtered. It depends on your location. Use water between 65-85F.

-These are the only supplies you’ll need for feeding your starter. If you need supplies, check out my recommended items HERE.

STEP 2 - WEIGH YOUR JAR

STEP 3 - REHYDRATE YOUR STARTER

It’s important to know the weight of your jar so you’ll be able to figure out how much starter is left in the jar each time you feed it.

First, place the empty jar, without the lid, on your kitchen scale. Read the output on the screen. Make note of the weight in grams.

I find it easiest to write the weight on a piece of tape and put it on the bottom or side of your jar.

What you’ll need:

  • Kitchen Scale

  • Glass Jar

Optional - tape and marker