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Sourdough starter? (self.cheaphealthyfood)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by Raindrop to c/cheaphealthyfood
 

I make all our bread from scratch - regular loaves, rolls, buns, pitas, tortillas, dough, etc.

I really want to try sourdough, but I have no idea where to get it. I have two friends with starters, but they live across the country. Do I just go to a bakery and buy it? It feels like a secret society lol.

Please help with my entrance into the secret sourdough society!

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[–] TragicNotCute 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

This is what I used and I’d highly recommend. I bought a crock from them and fed it per instructions roughly once a week. It made very tasty bread.

https://shop.kingarthurbaking.com/items/classic-fresh-sourdough-starter

Edit: I didn’t look at what community I was in, so ordering it online might not be terribly cheap. If you wanted to go the free route, a local bakery might work as well.

[–] Technoqueen 4 points 1 year ago

King arthers stuff and instructions are amazing

[–] Raindrop 3 points 1 year ago

Ah thank you so much! I didn't realize you could buy it online, that definitely makes it more convenient!