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By Cheong Liew and Elizabeth Ho
Published 1995
Sourdough requires 72 hours to stand before it can be used. It is a starter dough for Chinese buns.
In a mixing bowl, mix together 300 ml water and 500 g flour, 10 g salt and the onion. Leave the mixture to stand in a warm place for 24 hours.
The following day, remove the onion and add 500 g flour, 300 ml water and 10 g salt. Cover with a damp cloth and leave in a warm place for a further 24 hours. The next day repeat the process.
