(Family Features) What better way to celebrate friendship and camaraderie than with comforting foods all can enjoy. Sourdoughs and friendship breads may go in and out of fashion, but you can make them a staple of your inner circle with recipes that are easier than they appear. Consider this Sourdough Starter, a 7-day process that may seem lengthy at first glance but requires just a few minutes in the kitchen each day.
Without breaking the bank, this made-from-scratch solution includes just two ingredients – unbleached flower and warm water – so you can whip up favorites like Plain Sourdough, Everything Loaf, Cinnamon Brown Sugar Loaf and Chocolate Loaf. Some are tempted to give up on a weeklong recipe, but if you can keep a houseplant alive, you can finish this simple starter and reap its delicious rewards.Find more homemade favorites at Culinary.
net . Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy” Total time: 7 days Day 1: In glass bowl, stir 50 grams flour and 50 grams warm water. Let sit at room temperature, covered.
Day 2: Add 50 grams flour and 50 grams warm water to bowl. Stir and let sit at room temperature, covered. Day 3: Discard half the starter.
Add 100 grams flour and 100 grams warm water. Stir and let sit at room temperature, covered. Day 4: Discard half the starter.
Add 150 grams flour and 150 grams warm water. Stir and let sit at room temperature, covered. Day 5: Discard half the starter then pour remaining starter into Mason jar.
Add 150 grams flour and 150 gram.