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Simple Sourdough: How to Make Your Own Starter Without Store-Bought Yeast

"Creating a sourdough starter from scratch requires only two ingredients: flour and water. By capturing wild yeast and lactic acid bacteria naturally present in the flour and your environment, you can cultivate a living culture in five to seven days. This process eliminates the need for commercial yeast, providing a natural leavening agent for bread. The Microbiology of Wild Fermentation To understand why you do not need store-bought yeast, you must look at the microscopic level of the grain. Every kernel of wheat or rye is covered in wild yeast spores and various strains of bacteria. When you mix flour with water, you activate enzymes called..."

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