I’m making sourdough bread.  I decided to write this down so that I can be held accountable if I forget to stir it.  I’ve never made sourdough bread before, because I knew it wasn’t something that might be considered convenient.  First you have to make the ’starter’, which is essentially the ’sour’ part. 

  • Acquire a large bowl 
  • Dissolve 1 package of active dry yeast (not quick rising) in 1/2 cup warm water in said large bowl
  • Add 2 cups warm water, 2 cups flour, and 1 tablespoon of sugar
  • Beat until it’s smooth
  • Cover bowl with cheesecloth and let it sit at room temperature for 5-10 days until a “fermented aroma” is detectable
  • Stir this concoction 2-3 times per day whilst the fermenting process is going on

Once this is done, you can store it in the refrigerator in a glass jar with cheesecloth on top (do not use a lid…yeast needs air) You feed the starter sugar every so often, which I will get to later on during the experiment.  Let’s just see if I can remember to stir it a couple times a day.