Sourdough starter instructions

Day 1: Empty starter packet into 16 oz glass  jar  Add 3 tablespoons lukewarm room temp filtered water Mix well cover loosely for 1hr  Add 2 tablespoons of unbleached bread flour and mix very well using wooden or rubber spoon/spatula (avoid using metal) Place rubber band around jar to track growth/rise.  Place lid/coffee filter/paper towel over jar (to prevent gnats etc.)  Wait 24hrs. 

Day 2:  First feed  2 tablespoons of unbleached bread flour, 1 tablespoon filtered lukewarm water.

Mix well (if too thick,  add 1 tablespoon filtered lukewarm water) Mix well.  Scrape down sides. Adjust marker.  Replace cover.  Wait 24 hours.  

Day 3:  Repeat day 2 steps.  Wait 24 hours.

Day 4: Your starter should be more active and bubbly.   Feed 1/2 cup unbleached bread flour and 1/4 cup lukewarm filtered water.  Stir well. Scrape down sides.  Move marker Replace cover.

Wait 24 hours.  

Day 5: Move starter to bigger jar.  Feed 1/2 cup unbleached bread flour and 1/4 cup lukewarm filtered water.  Mix well.  Scrape sides.  Replace marker and replace cover.  Starter should be active, bubbly,  and doubled in size by 4-6 hours.

 * if starter is active, bubbly and doubled in size, she is  ready to bake with.  (You can test readiness by dropping a small amount into a cup of warm water.  If she floats,  she's ready)  Happy Baking!! If you have any questions reach out to me.