Serves: 5
Total Calories: 176
Yield: 3 Cups

1 tablespoon (1 packet) active dry yeast
2 cups lukewarm water
2 cups white unbleached flour

1. Place all of the ingredients in a glass or crockery container with a tightly fitting cover, and stir with a wooden spoon until well blended (don’t bother making it smooth; the lumps will work themselves out). Cover the crock loosely with a paper towel and leave on the counter. Within a few hours, the mixture will begin to bubble.

2. Let the mixture sit for 3 to 5 days, or until it has a strong sour smell, a slight yellowish color, and the consistency of pancake batter.

3. Use the starter right away, or stir it (with a nonmetallic spoon), tightly close the container, and store in the refrigerator or freezer.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 5
Total Calories: 176
Calories from Fat: 0

More Recipes from the Great Natural Breads Made Easy Cookbook:
It Starts with a Starter
"Wild Yeast" Sourdough Starter
"Foolproof" Sourdough Starter
Quick Sourdough Bread
Classic Sourdough Bread
Sourdough Rye Bread