No Commercial Yeast Starter
To make a starter, you need flour and water. Use flour that is grown without chemicals and water that doesn't have chlorine in it.
The starter will be ready when it is bubbly. It will take 2 to 3 days.
You can keep your starter at room temperature or in the fridge.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 7, 2026Share
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Description
To make a starter, you need flour and water. Use flour that is grown without chemicals and water that doesn't have chlorine in it.
The starter will be ready when it is bubbly. It will take 2 to 3 days.
You can keep your starter at room temperature or in the fridge.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 2
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups bottled (non-chlorinated) water
Instructions
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1
Mix 2 cups of flour and 2 cups of non-chlorinated water in a bowl. Cover it with a cloth and leave it on the counter for 2 to 3 days until it is bubbly.
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2
When you use some of the starter, put back the same amount you took out with equal parts flour and non-chlorinated water.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 228 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 1g
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Sodium 2mg
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Total Carbohydrate 48g
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Dietary Fiber 2g
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Protein 7g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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