06/23/2026
DAY 1 â Activation
Ingredients- 1.5 tsp dehydrated sourdough starter, 1.5 tbsp lukewarm water (76â78°F) & 1 tbsp bread flour
Instructions
⢠Stir dehydrated starter and water together in a small jar
⢠Add flour and mix until smooth
⢠Lightly cover with plastic wrap
⢠Store at room temperature overnight
⢠Label jar: Day 1
DAY 2
Ingredients-1 tbsp bread flour,
& 2 tsp lukewarm water (76â78°F)
Instructions
⢠Add flour and water to Day 1 starter
⢠Mix until smooth
⢠Lightly cover and store at room temperature overnight
⢠Label jar: Day 2
⢠Place tape at the top of the starter line to track growth
DAY 3
Ingredients -1 tbsp bread flour & 2 tsp lukewarm water (76â78°F)
Instructions
⢠Bubbles may begin to appear on surface â¨
⢠Add flour and water to Day 2 starter
⢠Mix until smooth
⢠Lightly cover and store overnight
⢠Label jar: Day 3
⢠When starter rises and falls back to the tape, itâs ready for the next feed
DAY 4
Ingredients-1/3 cup (50g) bread flour & 1/4 cup (60g) lukewarm water (76â78°F)
Instructions
⢠Add flour and water to Day 3 starter
⢠Mix until smooth
⢠Transfer mix to a quart jar. You will need a larger jar for todayâs and tomorrowâs feedings
⢠Lightly cover and store overnight
⢠Label jar: Day 4
⢠Starter should double in size, then fall back to the tape before next feeding
DAY 5
Ingredients -1 cup (145g) bread flour & 1/2 cup (120g) lukewarm water (76â78°F)
Instructions
⢠Add flour and water to Day 4 starter
⢠Mix until smooth
⢠Lightly cover and store overnight
⢠Track rise and fall â consistency is key
DAY 6 â Maintenance Stage
Ingredients. (Use a digital scale for accuracy)-14 grams sourdough starter, 70 grams bread flour & 70 grams lukewarm water (76â78°F)
Instructions
⢠Use a clean, small jar
⢠Measure starter into jar, add flour and water
⢠Mix until smooth
⢠Lightly cover and store overnight
⢠Continue daily feedings once starter rises and begins to fall
