Make Your Own Sourdough Starter at Home

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A couple of years ago my baking reached a new level when I began using sourdough. Sourdough traps natural yeast spores in the air, encouraging them to multiply in any kind of batter.

Once you have made a sourdough starter from flour and water, you can use it in two different ways:

  • Make different types of sourdough bread.
  • Add to batter for flavor, like pizza dough, muffins, pancakes, and even chocolate cake.

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