Instant Potato Sourdough Starter Food

SOURDOUGH STARTER I

Steps:

• Combine instant potatoes, sugar, water, and yeast in a covered container. Let the starter sit on a counter for 5 days, stirring daily with a wooden spoon.
• On the morning of the fifth day, feed the starter with 3 tablespoons instant potatoes, 3 tablespoons sugar, and 1 cup warm water. In the evening, take out 1 cup of the starter to use in a sourdough recipe. Refrigerate the remaining starter.
• Every five days, feed the starter 3 tablespoons instant potatoes, 3 tablespoons sugar and 1 cup water. If starter is to be used in a recipe, let the fed starter rest at room temperature 6 hours before use. If starter is not being used in a recipe, keep refrigerated and discard 1 cup of starter after each feeding.

POTATO SOURDOUGH STARTER

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Peel and cube the potatoes.
• In a large pot, boil the potatoes in 4 cups of water until soft, about 30 minutes.
• Set a colander over a large bowl and drain the potatoes. You'll use both the potato water and the potatoes in the starter, so be sure to reserve the potato water.
• Return the potatoes to the pot and mash using a potato masher or immersion blender.
• Add the mashed potatoes to the potato water. Stir and set aside to cool until lukewarm.
• Stir in the yeast and warm water. Then mix in the bread flour, sugar, and salt.
• Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let it sit for 24 hours at room temperature.
• Pour the starter into a large jar or 2 smaller jars, cover, and store in the refrigerator. It is now ready to use in your favorite sourdough bread recipe. Enjoy.

SOURDOUGH STARTER IV

Steps:

• Combine potatoes and water in a small stock pot or medium saucepan. Cover and boil until potatoes are tender, about 35 minutes. Drain cooking liquid into a large glass measuring cup. Reserve potatoes for another use.
• Transfer 1 1/4 cups of potato liquid to large ceramic or glass bowl. Add flour, sugar and salt to bowl; stir to combine. Cover bowl with cheesecloth and let stand at room temperature until starter begins to ferment and bubble, about 4 days. Starter is now ready to use.
• Storage and feeding of starter: Transfer to covered plastic container and store in refrigerator. Feed starter every 2 weeks. Begin each feeding by discarding all but 1 cup. Mix 1 cup flour and 1 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees F) into remaining mixture. Cover with plastic; let stand at room temperature overnight. Replace lid; return to refrigerator.

INSTANT POTATO SOURDOUGH STARTER

Steps:

• Combine 1st 4 ingredients and store in covered glass container for 5 days at room temperature.
• Stir daily using wooden spoon Take out 1 cup starter for bread and store remaining in refrigerator.
• Feed starter every 3 days.
• Makes 1 cup starter every 3 days.