Grandma's Sourdough Starter Recipe

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Grandma's Sourdough Starter
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Directions:

  1. Soften yeast in warm water.
  2. Stir in flour, beer and sugar.
  3. Beat until smooth. ***Do not use metal utensils or bowls!***
  4. Place in a wide-mouth jar.
  5. Cover loosely with cheesecloth; let stand at room temperature 5 to 10 days, stirring 2 to 3 times a day. Mixture will foam and bubble. Time required to ferment depends on room temperature; If room is warm, let stand a shorter time than if room is cool.
  6. Cover loosely and refrigerate til ready to use.
  7. To keep starter going: For each 1 cup of starter used, add 3/4 cup water, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, and 1 teaspoon sugar to remainder.
  8. Let stand at room temperature till bubbly, at least a day.
  9. Cover loosely and refrigerate for later use.
  10. If not used within 10 days, add 1 teaspoon sugar.
  11. Repeat adding sugar every 10 days.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 178.39 Kcal (747 kJ)
Calories from fat 8.07 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.9g 1%
Sodium 4.9mg 0%
Potassium 103.19mg 2%
Total Carbs 35.65g 12%
Sugars 1.31g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2.87g 11%
Protein 6.57g 13%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 12.2mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 191.35 Kcal (801 kJ)
Calories from fat 8.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.96g 1%
Sodium 5.26mg 0%
Potassium 110.68mg 2%
Total Carbs 38.24g 12%
Sugars 1.4g 5%
Dietary Fiber 3.08g 11%
Protein 7.04g 13%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 13.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.1
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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