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Sourdough Starter

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By Val Goodrich

Recipe by Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan

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Updated on Aug. 22, 2025 Jump to Recipe Save Saved Saving

Flour, water and patience are the building blocks for an excellent sourdough starter. This recipe shows step-by-step how to make a sourdough starter at home, with tips on feeding, caring for, storing, maintaining and using the sourdough starter.

Looking to make your own sourdough bread at home? You may have noticed that there is zero yeast involved, or baking soda or powder, to help with the rise. The only proper way to get your sourdough bread t

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