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San Francisco, Yukon & Camaldoli Sourdough Starter Instructions

 You will need: one quart canning jar or other glass jar coffee filter or paper towel to cover jar, and elastic band to secure cover wooden or plastic spoon white flour of your choice water (room temp - filtered or spring water preferred) 1 packet sourdough starter culture Activating your starter culture: Put 1/4 cup water into jar. Sprinkle starter culture over water, and allow to sit for a few minutes to soften. Stir until well mixed. Add 1/4 cup flour, mixing well (stirring vigorously will incorporate bubbles into the mixture, which helps with activation). Cover the jar & secure with elastic band. Allow to culture at room temperature (68 to 78°F is ideal) for 24 hours. Choose a draft-free...

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Gluten Free Sourdough Starter Instructions

 You will need: one quart canning jar or other glass jar coffee filter or paper towel to cover jar, and elastic band to secure cover wooden or plastic spoon gluten free flour of your choice water (room temp - filtered or spring water preferred) 1 packet sourdough starter culture Activating your starter culture: Put 1/4 cup water into jar. Sprinkle starter culture over water, and allow to sit for a few minutes to soften. Stir until well mixed. Add 1/4 cup flour, mixing well (stirring vigorously will incorporate bubbles into the mixture, which helps with activation). Cover the jar & secure with elastic band. Allow to culture at room temperature (68 to 78°F is ideal) for 24 hours. Choose a draft-free...

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Desem Sourdough Starter Instructions

You will need: one quart canning jar or other glass jar coffee filter or paper towel to cover jar, and elastic band to secure cover wooden or plastic spoon whole wheat flour water (room temp - filtered or spring water preferred) 1 packet sourdough starter culture Activating your starter culture: Put 1/4 cup water into jar. Sprinkle starter culture over water, and allow to sit for a few minutes to soften. Stir until well mixed. Add 1/4 cup flour, mixing well (stirring vigorously will incorporate bubbles into the mixture, which helps with activation). Cover the jar & secure with elastic band. Allow to culture at room temperature (68 to 78° F is ideal) for 24 hours. Choose a draft-free spot,...

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Danish Rye Sourdough Starter Instructions

 You will need: one quart canning jar or other glass jar coffee filter or paper towel to cover jar, and elastic band to secure cover wooden or plastic spoon rye flour (dark or light) water (room temp - filtered or spring water preferred) 1 packet sourdough starter culture Activating your starter culture: Put 1/4 cup water into jar. Sprinkle starter culture over water, and allow to sit for a few minutes to soften. Stir until well mixed. Add 1/4 cup flour, mixing well (stirring vigorously will incorporate bubbles into the mixture, which helps with activation). Cover the jar & secure with elastic band. Allow to culture at room temperature (68 to 78° F is ideal) for 24 hours. Choose a...

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Sourdough Starter Instructions

Note:  Directions are the same for all varieties of Sourdough starters- the only difference is the type of flour used. You will need: one quart canning jar or other glass jar coffee filter or paper towel to cover jar, and elastic band to secure cover wooden or plastic spoon 1/4 cup flour (type depends on variety of Sourdough starter) for activation 1/4 cup lukewarm water (filtered or spring water is best) for activation 1 packet Sourdough starter culture Activate your starter culture: 1)  Put 1/4 cup water into jar.  Sprinkle the starter culture into water, then stir until well mixed.  Allow to sit for a few minutes to soften a bit, then stir again.  Stir in the 1/4 cup flour,...

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