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gluten free sourdough starter recipe
- Total Time: 7235 minutes
- Yield: 1 active sourdough starter 1x
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Description
This easy gluten-free sourdough starter recipe guides you through creating a vibrant, tangy starter infused with turmeric and lemon zest, perfect for making homemade gluten-free bread for busy families and wellness journeys.
Ingredients
- 50 g (0.5 cup) gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, base for fermentation
- 50 g (0.25 cup) filtered water, room temperature (20–22 C / 68–72 F)
- 1 g (0.25 teaspoon) finely ground turmeric, optional
- 1 g (0.5 teaspoon) finely grated fresh lemon zest, from 0.25 organic lemon
- Additional gluten-free flour blend, for daily feedings
- Additional filtered water, for daily feedings
Instructions
- Initial Mix: In a clean 500 ml glass jar, combine 50g gluten-free flour blend, 50g water, 1g turmeric, and 1g lemon zest. Stir with a spoon until a thick, smooth paste forms. Cover loosely and place in a warm spot (22-26 C / 72-78 F) for 24 hours.
- First Feeding: After 24 hours, remove and discard about half (approx. 50g) of the starter. Add 50g fresh gluten-free flour and 50g water to the remaining starter. Stir vigorously until smooth, re-incorporating golden color and scraping down the sides. Cover loosely for another 24 hours.
- Daily Feedings: For Days 3-7 (and beyond), repeat the daily feeding process: discard half of the starter, then feed with 50g gluten-free flour and 50g water. Stir well until it reaches a thick pancake batter consistency (add 1-2 Tbsp water if too dry). Expect a pleasant tangy aroma and increasing bubbles within 4-8 hours.
- Ready Starter: Your gluten-free sourdough starter is active when it reliably doubles in size within 4-8 hours after feeding, showing a bubbly, web-like structure. It should rise and fall, and have a vibrant golden hue with lemon flecks.
Notes
Maintaining a consistent warm temperature (72-78 F or 22-26 C) is crucial for the microbes. Use fresh, organic flours for best results. If you do not have filtered water, let tap water sit out overnight.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 7200 minutes
- Category: Baking Ingredient
- Method: Fermenting
- Cuisine: General Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 50 g (feeding portion)
- Calories: 180 calories
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 1.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1.9 g
- Protein: 3.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg