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Day 4: Gluten-Free Sourdough Starter – Easy Feed Recipe
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Day 4: Gluten-Free Sourdough Starter – Easy Feed Recipe
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Day 4: Gluten-Free Sourdough Starter – Easy Feed Recipe

Join us on Day 4 of cultivating a brand new gluten-free sourdough starter from scratch! This essential step involves discarding most of your existing starter, keeping only 25 grams, and then nourishing it with 25 grams of brown rice flour and 25 grams of filtered water. Following this process ensures a healthy and active starter, vital for baking delicious gluten-free sourdough bread. Don't forget to share a picture of your Day 4 starter progress!
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Day 4 Starter Ready for Feeding
Day 4 Starter Ready for Feeding

Recipe Information

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Prep Time
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Cook Time
3m
Total Time
1
Servings
Easy
Gluten-Free
English
Nutrition (per serving)
90
Calories
2g
Protein
19g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Adding Brown Rice Flour
Adding Brown Rice Flour

Ingredients

  • Existing Gluten-Free Sourdough Starter (Day 3)
    (After discarding excess, ensure 25 grams remain in the jar.)

    25 grams
  • Brown Rice Flour
    (Use for feeding the starter, preferably organic.)

    25 grams
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  • Filtered Water
    (At room temperature to promote healthy fermentation.)

    25 grams
Servings: 1
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Adding Filtered Water
Adding Filtered Water

Instructions

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  • 1

    Weigh your existing gluten-free sourdough starter. Carefully discard all but 25 grams, leaving exactly 25 grams of active starter in your feeding jar.
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    Step 1 visual
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    Weigh your existing gluten-free sourdough starter. Carefully discard all but 25 grams, leaving exactly 25 grams of active starter in your feeding jar.
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    Accuracy in weighing is crucial for a healthy starter. Use a kitchen scale.
  • 2

    Add 25 grams of brown rice flour directly into the jar with the 25 grams of remaining starter.
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    Add 25 grams of brown rice flour directly into the jar with the 25 grams of remaining starter.
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    Ensure the flour is fresh to provide optimal nutrients for your starter.
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  • 3

    Pour 25 grams of filtered water into the jar, combining it with the starter and flour.
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    Step 3 visual
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    Pour 25 grams of filtered water into the jar, combining it with the starter and flour.
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    Using filtered water helps avoid chlorine which can inhibit yeast activity.
  • 4

    Stir the mixture thoroughly with a spoon or spatula until all ingredients are fully incorporated and there are no dry pockets or lumps. Scrape down the sides of the jar to ensure an even consistency.
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    Step 4 visual
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    Stir the mixture thoroughly with a spoon or spatula until all ingredients are fully incorporated and there are no dry pockets or lumps. Scrape down the sides of the jar to ensure an even consistency.
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    A well-mixed starter ferments more consistently and actively.
  • 5

    Loosely cover the jar with its lid, plastic wrap, or a breathable cloth. Let the starter rest at room temperature (ideally 20-24°C / 68-75°F) until its next feeding on Day 5.
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    Step 5 visual
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    Loosely cover the jar with its lid, plastic wrap, or a breathable cloth. Let the starter rest at room temperature (ideally 20-24°C / 68-75°F) until its next feeding on Day 5.
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    A slightly warmer spot can encourage faster growth and activity.
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💡 Tip: Click on any step to mark it as completed and track your cooking progress!

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