How to Revive a Sourdough Starter

Name: How to Revive a Sourdough Starter
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp unfed sourdough starter; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup warm water

Creator @applesauceandadhd demonstrates a simple, no-fuss method for reviving a neglected sourdough starter. Follow along as she brings her starter, Jane, back to life with a quick feeding of flour and water.

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Total

5 min

Servings

1

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$10–$16

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

2 tbsp unfed sourdough starter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup warm water

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Instructions

1
If your neglected starter has a layer of liquid ('hooch') on top, stir it back in.
2
Discard most of the starter, leaving about 2 tablespoons in the jar.
3
Add about 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour to the jar.
4
Add about 1/4 cup of warm water (slightly warmer than body temperature).
5
Stir everything together thoroughly until no dry flour remains and the mixture has a thick, paste-like consistency.
6
Cover the jar loosely with a lid and place it in a warm spot to rest overnight, or until it becomes active and bubbly.