If you're already crafting homemade pizzas, bread, or brioche, you're on the right track to serious savings.
Take it to the next level by making your own sourdough starter. As a home baker with years of experience, I can assure you it's surprisingly simple and fast.
Just a handful of natural ingredients and a touch of patience yield enough starter for perfect pizza dough and artisan bread. Here's how:
Contents - 2 cups flour
- 1 and a half cups of lukewarm water
- 1 glass or clay container
- 1 wooden spoon
- 1 tea towel
1. Pour the flour into the container.
2. Add lukewarm water.
3. Mix with a wooden spoon until the batter is quite thick.
4. Cover the container with a tea towel to let air through.
5. Leave to stand for four days at a temperature of 20 to 25°C. Small bubbles will then appear.
6. After four days, add a cup of flour.
7. Then half a cup of water to get the consistency of bread dough.
8. Mix.
9. Let it sit again for a warm day.
Your homemade sourdough starter is ready! It's now perfect for bread or pizza dough. Simple, quick, and budget-friendly, isn't it?
Just portion out what you need for your recipe.
To preserve the rest, transfer it to a lidded jar and refrigerate.
Refresh every 3-4 days with a bit of flour and water.
Important: If using for a recipe, take it out the day before. You can also freeze it and thaw before use.
For faster fermentation, opt for T65 or wholemeal flour. Rye flour works even better.
A pro tip: Add a touch of honey to the initial mix.
Customize with your preferred flour, including gluten-free options.
Sourdough is a living culture from flour and water fermentation. Monitor it closely.
If it develops a foul odor, discard it safely—it's gone off.
Mastered your starter? You're baking like a pro. Now, whip up authentic sourdough pizza—the dough is the easy part.
- 500 g T65 flour
- 150 g sourdough starter
- 10 g salt
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 350 ml water
1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
2. Knead into a soft dough.
3. Place in a bowl.
4. Cover with a tea towel.
5. Let rest for at least 2 hours.
6. Knead again.
7. Spread out.
8. Top with your favorite ingredients.
9. Bake at 220°C for 15 minutes.
Your sourdough pizza is ready to slice and savor!
Use a food processor for the dough if preferred, as demonstrated. For topping ideas, try a classic margherita.
At under €1 per person, it's unbeatable value.
