Flour & baking · fermented
Sourdough starter
Also called levain
Live culture of wild yeast and lactic bacteria fed with flour and water; leavens sourdough bread with a tangy flavour.
What can replace it
- T3 · In a pinchActive dried yeast
No sour tang and a faster rise; add the starter's flour and water to the dough. (use 0.07× the amount)
- T3 · In a pinchFast-action dried yeast
No sour tang and a much faster rise; add the starter's flour and water to the dough. (use 0.05× the amount)
Cook with Sourdough starter
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