Easy Sourdough Starter

This is sourdough for people who don’t want to wait weeks or babysit wild yeast cultures.

A pinch of commercial yeast jumpstarts the fermentation, mixing with flour and water to create a bubbly starter in a fraction of the usual time.

It’s not traditional, but it works, and that’s what matters when you want sourdough bread this week, not next month.

Kitchen Tips

• Use warm (not hot) water to activate the yeast without killing it
• Keep the mixture in a warm spot to encourage fermentation
• Once bubbly and doubled, it’s ready to use in any sourdough recipe