Ballymaloe Sourdough Starter

Sourdough is an inconsistent medium of nature. Every loaf will be slightly different depending on the activity of the starter.

From Day 1 of making the starter to baking the loaf will take between 11 and 12 days. Once you’ve established the sourdough starter, making a loaf of sourdough bread from start to finish will take 48 hours, depending on how lively the starter is. Once the starter gets going, it can be used to make all kinds of breads, both savoury and sweet, using a variety of flours.

A few words of caution before you start: