sourdough starter
see yeast starter
From The Food Lover's Companion, Fourth edition by Sharon Tyler Herbst and Ron Herbst. Copyright © 2007, 2001, 1995, 1990 by Barron's Educational Series, Inc.
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How to Make Sourdough Starter
Our step-by-step guide makes tackling this days-long process way less intimidating.
How to Know When Your Sourdough Starter Is Ready
Have a cup of water on hand.
The Unexpected Tool a Bread Baker Swears By for Making Sourdough Starter
Hint: It comes for free with your takeout.