Sourdough Starter
Born & Raised inFrankenstein, Missouri
FrankenStarter is a uniquely mild sourdough starter crafted from organic ingredients in a beautiful Missouri country setting. Entering the world of sourdough can be confusing for beginners, especially with so much conflicting information on the web. Our goal is to provide a simplified approach to using and maintaining your sourdough starter. Our simple recipes and maintenance techniques will help you understand the basics of sourdough starter and provide the platform to experiment and advance to more complex recipes.
Sourdough Starter - What is it?
Sourdough starter has been used to raise (leaven) bread for thousands of years. It is a living culture of wild yeast and bacteria. The culture converts sugars in flour into ethanol, carbon dioxide and acids. The carbon dioxide causes the dough to rise and the acids give the dough a unique flavor. Enzymes produced during the fermentation process digest the flour and provide numerous health benefits.
FrankenStarter is sold as a dehydrated powder. There are live yeast and bacteria present, but they are in a suspended state until you activate them by feeding them flour and water. Unlike instant yeast, sourdough starter can be used indefinitely as long as you feed it. Some sourdough starters have been in continuous use for hundreds of years. When you activate your FrankenStarter, you may be creating a legacy for multiple generations in your family!
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