Sourdough Starter for Friendship Bread Recipe
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Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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157 | Calories |
4g | Fat |
26g | Carbs |
4g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 3 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 157 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 4g | 6% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 5% |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 475mg | 21% |
Total Carbohydrate 26g | 9% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 11% |
Protein 4g | |
Calcium 83mg | 6% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
Here is the recipe for the sourdough starter needed to make Friendship Bread. This sourdough starter can be kept indefinitely, just as long as it's replenished every 10 days to 2 weeks.
"Friendship Bread" earned its name because people are known to share their sourdough starter and pass it around to family and friends.
Ingredients
- 1 package active dry yeast (1/4 ounce envelope)
- 2 and 1/2 cups warm water (110 to 115 degrees) divided
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar or honey
Steps to Make It
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Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Stir in remaining 2 cups warm water, flour, and sugar. Beat until smooth.
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Cover with cheesecloth and let stand at room temperature 5 to 10 days or until bubbly, stirring mixture 2 to 3 times each day. A warmer room speeds up the fermentation process.
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To store, transfer the starter to a jar, cover with cheesecloth and refrigerate. Do not cover jar tightly with a metal lid. It will explode.
Tips
- To Use Starter: Make sure to bring the desired amount to room temperature before adding it to the sourdough bread recipe.
- To Replenish: Stir 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup warm water and 1 teaspoon granulated sugar or honey into the remaining amount. Cover, and let stand at room temperature at least 1 day or until bubbly. Refrigerate for later use.
- If the starter isn't used within 10 days, stir in 1 teaspoon sugar or honey. Repeat every 10 days until used.
- The Friendship Bread recipe calls for 1 cup of starter, which will make 2 loaves.
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