Sourdough Starter (Day 1): Feed the Wild Yeast

Name: Sourdough Starter (Day 1): Feed the Wild Yeast
Ingredients: 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour (or White Bread Flour); 1 teaspoon Honey; 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour (or White Bread Flour); 1 cup (strained) Raisin Water (60° to 70°F)

Preparation info

Difficulty
Easy

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How to Bake Sourdough Bread

By Michael Kalanty

Published 2025

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Ingredients

1 cup (strained) Raisin Water (60° to 70°F)
1 teaspoon Honey
1 cu

Starter
Vegetarian

Method

Strain the Raisin Water and reserve it. Discard the fruit.
Measure 1 cup of Raisin Water and transfer it to a clean container. A disposable 1-quart plastic deli container is a good size to start with.
Blend Honey into the Raisin Water.
Add Flour.
Stir well.
Cover loosely and set aside for 24 hours, about 60° to 70°F.