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Let's Make Sourdough Day 6 - making a leaven

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Prep Time 20 minutes
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Ingredients
  

  • 200 grams flour 50% whole wheat + 50% all-purpose or bread flour
  • 200 grams water - 80 degrees F
  • 1 tbsp sourdough starter - (a heaping tbsp)

Method
 

  1. Make the leaven in the evening, the day before you plan to make your bread.
    In a large mixing bowl, add the heated water and spoon in the starter. Stir gently to disperse the starter in the water.
  2. Pour in the flour blend and mix well. Cover with a kitchen towel and place in a warm place. Let rest overnight.
    (The leaven we don't use tomorrow, will now be your starter.)

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