How to Dry Sourdough Starter

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Drying your sourdough starter for long term storage is a simple and easy way to ensure you always have starter on hand.

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Sourdough Starter

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1. Start by feeding your starter and wait for it to be bubbly and has doubled in size without falling back down.

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2. Take a large baking sheet and line it with a silicone baking mat or with parchment paper.

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3. Use a silicone spatula or pastry brush to spread out the starter as evenly and thinly as you can. The thinner you get it, the faster it will dry.

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How to Dry Sourdough Starter

the gingered whisk

Drying your sourdough starter for long term storage is a simple and easy way to ensure you always have starter on hand.

- The Gingered Whisk

Sourdough Starter

Key Ingredient

1. Start by feeding your starter and wait for it to be bubbly and has doubled in size without falling back down.

PREP THE STARTER

2. Take a large baking sheet and line it with a silicone baking mat or with parchment paper.

PREP THE PAN

3. Use a silicone spatula or pastry brush to spread out the starter as evenly and thinly as you can. The thinner you get it, the faster it will dry.

SPREAD

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How to Dry Sourdough Starter

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