Natural Sour Wheat Starter

Ingredients

• Juice of 2 oranges
• ½ cup stone-ground whole wheat flour
• 3 cups unbleached all-purpose or bread flour

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    465 calories; 2 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 96 grams carbohydrates; 6 grams dietary fiber; 8 grams sugars; 15 grams protein; 2 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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about 3 cups of starter

Preparation

1. In a small bowl, mix the orange juice with the whole wheat flour. Transfer to a 2-quart plastic container, and set aside, covered, for 12 to 24 hours. A few bubbles will begin to form on the surface.
2. Add 1 cup all-purpose or bread flour and 1 cup water that is 75 degrees; stir well. Cover, and set aside 12 hours at room temperature. It should become fairly bubbly.
3. Measure the mixture, and discard half. Add 1/2 cup more flour and 1/4 cup 75-degree water. Cover, and let stand for another 12 hours, or until the surface is bubbly. Transfer to a larger container, and repeat the feedings twice more: 1/2 cup flour and 1/4 cup water every 12 hours.
4. Then discard 1/3 of the mixture and add another 1/2 cup flour and 1/4 cup water. Allow to ferment another 12 to 24 hours. The starter is ready to use.

• The starter can be stored in the refrigerator and fed regularly to keep it alive. For more information, you can consult this book, ”Breads from La Brea Bakery” or ”Amy’s Bread.”

72 hours