Step 1

Start by adding equal parts of water and flour into a glass container. This could be 1 tbsp of flour and water, or 1 cup of flour and water. It really depends on how much starter you need.

Step 2

Mix the flour and water together with a fork. Cover the container with a tea towel and leave it to ferment at room temperature (your kitchen counter is perfect).

Step 3

Stir with a fork twice a day until it is actively bubbling. Depending on the type of flour you use it can take 2-7 days.

Step 4

There’s no need to feed the starter until it has started to bubble. See the section above for information on how to feed your starter for continuous baking.