Madeline Adams
To prepare sourdough, you need a little finesse. With these step-by-step instructions, however, even beginners can apply the raising agent.
Many people consider preparing the sourdough to be a real challenge. It’s not that difficult. Baking beginners should not shy away from it and give the “Do-IT-Yourself-sourdough” project a chance. Because the only thing you need is…a lot of time. And due to the Corona crisis, most of them now have it in abundance.
Prepare the sourdough: It’s that easy
There are different ways of making sourdough. However, the basic principle of production is always the same: dough is prepared over several days. Small amounts of rye flour, which contains a lot of fiber that promotes digestion, are mixed with the same amount of warm water so that the dough can stand for about 3 to 4 days. This is how the so-called “Anstellgut” is created over the days.
- You should keep this in mind when making the sourdough
- Always weigh the rye flour and warm water carefully
- Pay attention to the temperature of the dough and the water
- Cover the “starter” during the maturing process and check the dough regularly
Sourdough recipe: You need these ingredients
- 500 grams of rye flour (type 1150)
- 200 grams of rye flour additionally
- cling film
Preparation: Bake sourdough bread, step by step
- Step 1: Mix 100 grams of rye flour with 150 ml of lukewarm water in a large bowl and cover the bowl. Now let the batter, which should have the consistency of waffle batter, stand for 12 hours at a room temperature of about 21 degrees and stir once.
- Step 2: Every 12 hours, alternately stir in 100 grams of flour and 150 ml of lukewarm water. Repeat this process every 12 hours for five days.
Feed sourdough: This is how the bread ingredient lasts forever
As long as the sourdough does not mold, the starter will last indefinitely. Therefore, care should be taken to ensure that the dough only comes into contact with clean materials. If the amount decreases too much, he can simply be fed again. How did it work? Once a week add a tablespoon of flour and a tablespoon of water, stir and let steep again.
With the right recipe, step-by-step instructions, and a bit of patience, sourdough can be prepared easily, even for beginners.
