Easy Sourdough Starter Guide: Just Flour & Water!

This video explains sourdough starter basics in a simple, beginner-friendly way, showing how anyone can make it using just flour, water, and a bit of patience. It walks through the daily 7-day process of mixing, feeding, and watching the starter develop, along with key signs that it’s ready to bake, like bubbling, doubling in size, and a pleasant sour smell. It also highlights common mistakes and why sourdough can feel intimidating at first, but doesn’t need to be. The key takeaway is that sourdough starter is a low-cost, long-lasting skill that builds real food resilience and can be used for years once learned.