Let's be serious. If you've had sourdough bread before, you know how amazing it is. If you haven't, you're missing out! There's something so good about the taste that makes you crave it. You won't want to make just one loaf! I love making bread. I don't know what it is, but there's something so tasty and so much better about homemade bread compared to store-bought bread. This recipe takes a little longer than your normal bread (because you have to make the starter), but if you keep up with the starter, you'll be able to make loaves of bread whenever you want! The starter is also a fun little thing to give to your friends and neighbors, so that they can enjoy making their own sourdough bread too!
Sourdough Bread
Sourdough Starter:
1 Tbsp. yeast $.15
1 cup warm water
1 cup flour $.08
1 Tbsp. sugar
In non-metal bowl (best to maintain it in a large glass jar), dissolve yeast in water. Stir in flour and sugar. Loosely cover the bowl or jar and let the mixture stand for 2-3 days (the mixture becomes bubbly, frothy, and smells sour. If it hasn't started bubbling after 24 hours, start again).
Once you've prepared the starter (after the 2 or 3 days), store in refrigerator, loosely covered. Once you've used part of the starter, you'll need to replace it if you want more starter for later on. If so, replenish it by adding 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup warm water, and 1/2 tsp. sugar. If a dark liquid collects on top of the starter, that's a good thing! Just stir it in.
Sourdough Bread:
1/2 cup warm water
1 1/2 tsp. yeast $.22
1 tsp. sugar
1 cup sourdough starter
2 Tbsp. oil $.06
1 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. sugar $.01
3-4 Cups flour $.32
Mix together water, yeast, and 1 tsp. sugar. Let it set until foamy (a good 10 min). Add starter, oil, salt, sugar, and flour. Mix thoroughly. Add flour as needed to make a firm ball. Let rise for 30 minutes. Shape into a loaf. Let it rise on greased cookie sheet for 20 minutes. Bake at 400F for 20-25 minutes.
Total Estimated Cost: $.84
Servings: 1 loaf
Cost Per Serving: $.84
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