Sourdough Starter Recipe (Levain)

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Sourdough Starter Recipe (Levain)

If you’re serious about bread baking then learn how to make it as it was intended, with this sourdough starter recipe, a natural leaven.

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Ingredients

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  • 2520 grams of whole wheat flour
  • 480 grams of white flour
  • 2880 grams of warm water (temp specified in directions
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Instructions

  1. In a large plastic container mix together 600 grams of whole wheat flour and 600 grams of water that is 93° to 95° just until combined. Rest uncovered for 2 to 2 ½ hours then cover and keep in a warm place (70° to 90°) for 20 to 24 hours.
  2. Remove 2/3 to ¾ of the mixture and discard. Add 600 grams of whole wheat flour and 600 grams of water that is 93° to 95° to the young levain and mix just until combined. Rest uncovered for 2 to 2 ½ hours then cover and keep in a warm place (70° to 90°) for 20 to 24 hours.
  3. Repeat step 2 in its entirety.
  4. Remove all but 250 grams of the levain and discard. Add 600 grams of whole wheat flour and 600 grams of water that is 93° to 95° to the young levain and mix just until combined. Cover and keep in a warm place (70° to 90°) for 20 to 24 hours.
  5. Remove all but 150 grams of the levain and discard. Add 480 grams of white flour, 120 grams of whole wheat flour, 480 grams of water that is 90° to 92 and mix until combined. Cover and keep in a warm place (70° to 90°) for 20 to 24 hours and it is ready to use within 8 to 8 1/2 hours.
  6. Continue feeding every day!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 10315kcal (516%) Carbohydrates 2180g (727%) Protein 382g (764%) Fat 68g (105%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Sodium 60mg (3%) Potassium 9661mg (276%) Fiber 283g (1132%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 227IU (5%) Calcium 929mg (93%) Iron 113mg (628%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 10315 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 10315kcal 516%
Carbohydrates 2180g 727%
Protein 382g 764%
Fat 68g 105%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Sodium 60mg 3%
Potassium 9661mg 206%
Fiber 283g 1132%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 227IU 5%
Calcium 929mg 93%
Iron 113mg 628%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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