Sourdough starter kit

Edible gift recipe for 4 - 8 people, takes only 20 mins; recipe has rye flour, jar, muslin and wooden spoon.

Sourdough starter kit

Sourdough starter kit

Recipe by Chef Soomro Course: Edible gift
Servings

4 - 8

servings
Prep time

20 mins

Ingredients

  • Rye Flour: 500g bag organic rye flour
  • Jar: 1-litre glass Kilner jar
  • Muslin: muslin
  • Wooden Spoon: wooden spoon

Directions

  1. To use the kit:Write the following instructions on a gift tag:
  2. To 'feed' the starter, throw half of it away, then top up with 100g flour and 100ml cool water. Mix well and leave for two to three days more. Once the starter is puffy and foamy again, it is ready to use.
  3. When making sourdough bread, use as much of the starter as your recipe calls for, then keep it in the fridge, 'feeding' it 100g flour and 100ml cool water every week.Your starter will potentially last for years - it's the gift that keeps on giving!