The Easiest Way to Make a Sourdough Starter
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This is THE easiest and the BEST starter I have ever done! Amazing! Thank you so much!!!
That makes me so happy to hear 💛 ~ Anja
Do you make starter from scratch every time you want to make sourdough bread?
@@rumpanuthabetha No. You continue to use the starter. If you watch her you tube, she walks you through how to make the starter, use it and then store it in the fridge until next batch.
That is good to know! Trying this out soon.
would kefir work as well as buttermilk?
8 oz buttermilk, 1/2c flour, very few caraway seeds(1/8 t).
Caraway seeds: make the bread more ‘stomach friendly’ . Our child was born prematurely and had trouble with her feedings. The midwife told me to make caraway tea to help my child to pass gas easier. It worked. German rye bread always has caraway seeds and coriander seeds in it. My Oma baked rye bread in the community oven many years ago. Huge loaves. Thank you for your videos.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. You are so welcome 😊~ Anja
I would like to add that caraway seeds have a higher amount of cobalt relative to other seeds. Cobalt is the basis for cobalamin and corrinoids that are probably useful for microbes. Wholegrain sorghum is a good candidate too.
My Mama was German, and when my daughter was born, she had colic so bad I didn't know what to do, I was in tears. Mama said take Caraway seeds, boil a small amount in a sauce pan. When it's warm, add sugar because it has a bitter taste. I did that, and she drank the concoction and within a half hour she was passing gas! I was so relieved and it actually worked!!! God bless my Mama and old fashioned remedies! ❤
We always used fennel seed for tummy tea
This is the easiest starter that I have EVER tried. I have been baking sourdough since I was 20 and am now 76. It all worked but a struggle. I made this starter and have it sitting on my cabinet and use it daily. I made a cornbread cake twice. I made fried bread with it etc. I quit being scared of it. I fed it some flour yesterday and it really got going all over my cabinet. so I decided to make bread. It rose all night and is now in the final rise before baking. I cannot wait to find out if it is as delicious as I believe/ I am no longer a slave to my starter and I'm not afraid of its demise. I love this so much. I also made the beeswax covers. What a great idea. Nice. I am using less and less of commercial aluminum foil and other covers and papers. I am becoming self sufficient and teaching others the same. Thank you so very much. Keep up the good work. Oh and my house is full of 3 kitties.
I am so happy to hear you're having a better relationship with your sourdough starter now! Thank you so much for your sweet comment ~ Anja
Do you have any ideas for papers, aluminum foil, and ziplock bag replacements, especially for baking and food storage
@@kateuli8481following this!!
Großartig ❤
This lady is a gold mine.
After trying to make sourdough starter since last year, I finally had success using your recipe with buttermilk. It took over 10 days and I made my first ever loaf of sourdough bread today and can’t wait to taste it. I was so excited when the starter began to smell better and just lots and lots of bubbles that I just had to name my starter “Anja”! Thanks to you I finally got it! 😊
Yay! I am so glad to hear that!! Happy sourdoughing ~ Anja
Nice recipe 👍, Fenugreek seeds also has fermenting properties. While making "dosa" and "idli" in India we use five-six Fenugreek seeds and leave the batter to ferment overnight and it works 😀
Thanks for sharing!!
Good to know, I have fenugreek not caraway
Aanjalibhatt2065 That is exciting to learn . Appreciate your sharing. Cheers from Ontario Canada!
I have fenugreek powder, I'll try it and watch it work. And instead of buttermilk what about some apple cider vinegar?
@@South3West77 Buttermilk is great for fermenting, I don't think apple cider vinegar would work.
Best and easiest starter I’ve seen. I failed so many times making a starter. Thanks ❤ I’m going to try this 😂
Why Caraway seeds? Because Mama said so!!! And if you are anything like me, sometimes that is enough of a reason to just do it like Mama said 😀 Thank you for sharing all that she taught you with the rest of us.
Yes, because Mom said so 😊. All I know is that they work so I'll keep using them. I am so glad you enjoyed this video ~ Anja
The action of caraways seeds is probably due to the microorganism--bacteria, yeast, those seeds carry. Nowadays, flours as industrial milling products, are through intensive processing, so relatively sterile. But those seeds are not. Just as cultured buttermilk can provide a source of lactic acid bacteria, those seeds would also help, as a form of microorganism inoculum, particularly if you live in a very clean environment and use intensively processed flour to make the starter.
I used greek yogurt and no caraway seeds and I'm on day 3 and today it developed alot!! It had bubbles! I'm so excited!!! Thank you so much for simplifying sourdough because it confused me so much, I literally still don't understand it and was going to not even attempt it until i came across your videos and articles.
Nice! I am so glad to hear that ~ Anja
I am going to try making my first starter with greek yogurt also with no seeds. I think the same as you, I've been afraid to try it until I found this channel with Anya. I'm going to attempt next week, hoping yours came out well.
How much Greek yogurt?
How much Greek yogurt ¿
@@tj16101 cup. sorry for the late reply
FINALLY! I have tried and failed at sourdough for the past 3 years and gave up a year ago. Anja, I am so excited to report that 5 days in and my starter is bubbling! I used organic whole milk yogurt, caraway seeds, all-purpose flour, and a heaping tablespoon of wheat germ to begin, then stirred in 1 heaping tablespoon of AP daily into the hooch. I will let it continue to ferment for the next week and then on day 10 I'll try my 1st ever sourdough! I can't thank you enough for sharing your secrets! ❤
Thank you so much for your sweet comment. You are welcome 💛 ~ Anja
Have a very active, bubbly buttermilk sour dough starter on my counter this evening (only took 4 days..will bake tomorrow)! Thank you Anjya! Never had such results from a starter previously. Was pleased to also learn from another of your subscribers who spoke of saving dough; covering in flour, and feeding when ready to bake. Just the way my German grandma did it. Her bread was so big, fluffy, chewy and delicious!! love your channel and the way you calmly step us through your learned baking process! Thanks again!
Nice! I am so happy to hear that! Happy baking 😊 ~ Anja
Interesting, just found your video. Can I use kefer milk?
Can’t wait to try this! Ty 💖
I can’t say thank you enough! Made my first successful starter on Nov 16 using your guidance and used homemade yogurt and water. Made some dinner rolls for our family dinner today and not a crumb was left. Fabulous. Also, I enrolled in your course. Oh and I also started adding a bit of honey to the starter and it turbo-boosted the already jump-started starter! 😂
Fantastic! That makes me so happy to hear 💛 ~ Anja
I’m so excited to try your technique! I think I’m the only person in the world who didn’t make sourdough during the pandemic because I was so busy with my 3 little kids and husband being home full time (working and homeschooling) that I was worried I wouldn’t be able to keep up with the starter because it seemed incredibly high maintenance. But you are my kind of cook/baker! I never measure anything either and enjoy cooking that way so when you said this was easy and no measuring I was like, “I’m in!” 🙌🤣 I’m going to start today! Thank you!!
Nice! I am so glad you like my simple method! Happy sourdoughing 😊 ~ Anja
Love your style and kitchen
Definitely trying it! Thank you! 👍
Took your method and ran with it!! Only had bleached all purpose flour, nevertheless, 5 days later its nice and bubbly!!! Couldn't be more thrilled!! I did add juniper berries in a couple days ago though... they have yeast in them. Thanks for your content, it's a blessing!
Fantastic! Glad you ran with it 💛 ~ Anja
Great video! I would love to try this :) keep up the good work and thank you for sharing!! ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much for watching and your nice comment 💛 ~ Anja
Großartig! Dankeschön!
excellent! thanks
I built up my starter enough to make waffles with pure starter and no extra flour, along with honey, egg,salt, coconut oil and baking soda and they are the most delicious waffles I have ever cooked. This starter is so versatile and worry free. Thank you!
Hi Laurette, that sounds amazing! Good for you! Thank you so much for sharing 💛 ~ Anja
Ooh, sounds delicious! How much did it take overall to make say four small waffles?
@@misstinytrader88 here's a recipe: kzhead.info/sun/jMurZ7l6a2R9mIk/bejne.html 😊 ~ Anja
@@OurGabledHome I shall be giving these very soon, waiting for starter to reactivate after a week in the fridge.
@@misstinytrader88 nice!!!
Anja, thank you so much for sharing this video! You make it so easy for us to be successful with making and maintaining sourdough starter. You show it doesn’t need to be complicated . Smiles from Washington State!
Hi Melanie, I am so glad you like my sourdough method! Thank you so much for your sweet comment 💛 ~ Anja
Fantastic. Thank you!
Glad you liked it 😊 ~ Anja
You make it so easy! Thank you so much
It actually is that easy!
Thank you! I hated the discards and this inspired me to keep going. My starter was given to me by a coworker whose mother brought it over from Israel. I’m enjoying learning. I think I’ve done enough that your video makes so much more sense to me than others.
So glad to hear!
I just watched this vid and had a little bit of buttermilk that's been hanging around my fridge for awhile, so I made the starter. It was bubbling immediately! Sooooo easy. When I was living in San Francisco, I made my own starter from boiled potato water and had great "authentic" sourdough results, but wasn't successful in feeding it over time. I watched the other vid on no waste sourdough maintenance, so this inspired me to try sourdough again. Can't wait to smell the sourness. I used a canning jar and repurposed a laundered dog grooming bandana to cover the top and handily wrapped the jar and left it by my electric water kettle.
Sounds good and happy sourdoughing 👍!
This is the best recipe, cant wait to try
I'm finally going to start my own sourdough starter, thank you for your instruction. You are a wonderful teacher!
Nice! And thank you so much 😊 ~ Anja
You just answered my question; I'll use my own kefir and so excited about that! Thank you Anja.
Hi. I also make my own kefir. I think using kefir would be better bc it has more strands of good bacteria. I’m barely going to try. Did you use the same amount of kefir as flour? I appreciate your insight. I would like for my starter to be successful. Thx.
Thank you for this, from New York City
Wonderful and easy instructions! Thank you!
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it 😊 ~ Anja
Finally! A method that's simple and no waste is a bonus! Like Jadam JMS for the garden, thank you!
Thank you so much! I am happy you like my sourdough method 😊 ~ Anja
I tried my hand at sourdough many years ago before it become so popular. I ended up giving up because my starter didn't seem to grow, and I was frustrated so I threw it away and thought that is way too much work. Watching your videos, I have learned so much, most importantly to relax and enjoy the process so thank you!
I am so glad you found my videos helpful! Sourdough should be fun 😊 ~ Anja
I love the straightforward recipes thank you so much!
You are so welcome!
Thank you, you’re awesome❤
Thank you so much for your sweet comment 😊 ~ Anja
Thank you so much for sharing the way to maintain the starter. I stopped making sourdough for a long time even though I enjoyed it. I just couldn’t keep up with the feeding and discarding the starter. Now I am back on my baking, bring happiness to my family gain😁. Your way is the best. Works great for me. Again, thank you.
Nice! I am so glad you like my sourdough method 😊 ~ Anja
Thank you so much for this! I've been wanting to get into sourdough baking, but have honestly been too intimidated by it all - it seemed (to me) like it was akin to having another pet in the house. Your method is so do-able - can't wait to try this!! I am so enjoying your channel - please keep the videos coming! ❤
Yay! I am so glad you like my easy method and my videos! Happy sourdoughing 💛 ~ Anja
😂😂 I told my husband the same (he loves sourdough) and I wanted to learn how to make it from scratch, but with two littles, and a full time job, I wasn’t sure I could babysit some flour everyday. Especially if I’m not going to be baking each day.
@@JasmineAvril 💯
You are wonderful to watch and learn from
Aww ... that is so sweet of you to say that 😌 ~ Anja
For your question regarding Caraway Seed...Effect of Caraway, Fennel and Melissa addition on in vitro Rumen Fermentation and Gas Production by Rahmy HAF, et al. published in PJBS on 01/01/2019 (forgive me for my awfully formatted citation, it's been a while since I've written one lol!) This study found that "It may be concluded that addition of different medicinal and aromatic herbal plants Caraway (Carum carvi), fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) and Melissa (Melissa officinali)), especially at highest levels tested has a great potential in manipulating rumen fermentation [Rumen fermentation is a process that converts ingested feed into energy sources for the host], which may be of benefit when applied in ruminant nutrition." And, thank you so much for your video, I'm making my first sourdough starter tonight!
Hi Anja I really love your videos and they've made me want to try making my own sourdough. I was wondering if I could try making a starter with natural Greek yoghurt? As I have some in the fridge that needs using and I'm keen to make a starter, and don't have buttermilk on hand at the moment.
You should be able to use Greek yogurt as long as it has live active cultures in it. Hope this helps and happy sourdoughing 😊 ~ Anja
Hello, thank you so much for this easy recipe. I've been having trouble keeping my starter going with the frequent feedings and discards. I will definitely give it a try. We always add caraway seeds to our Sauerkraut when we ferment it. I once read a study that found out that the caraway seeds block the growth of harmful gut bacteria while leaving the beneficial bacteria untouched. I'm sure that's helpful during this process as well. No matter what, I always add it because my father and my grandmother told me so. They had their reason I'm sure.
Yes, our grandparents knew what was good, right 😊 ~ Anja
@@OurGabledHome that's for sure. I love all their old recipes.
Thank you for that helpful & healthy information.
Great tip about the sauerkraut, thank you!
I love this! I just got mine started…..I can’t wait:)❤
Happy sourdoughing 😊 ~ Anja
Thank you this was very informative, just mixed up some starter. 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻
Great! Happy sourdoughing 💛 ~ Anja
I’m going to make my first starter dough today. Yeah, it’s taken me months to make this decision but this video has given me courage! By the way, you have a beautiful smile. You are a lovely and classy lady.
Thank you so much for your sweet comment and happy sourdoughing 💛 ~ Anja
Hi Anja! Thank you for sharing this wonderful starter method 💛 I successfully created my first starter in 7 days using your instructions (even without the caraway seeds) and am now enjoying the 2nd loaf from this starter. Being extra lazy, I combined your lazy sourdough starter method with Ben Starr‘s lazy sourdough bread recipe 😊 Minimal effort and it turned out perfect!
Yay! I am so glad to hear that and happy sourdoughing 😊 ~ Anja
Completely no nonsense approach thank you very much!!
I am so glad you found it helpful 😊 ~ Anja
You are so nice and I wanna start my sourdough journey and I will follow your advice ❤️
For the gluten intolerant, Einkorn berries is best (grind yourself so that the flour isn’t rancid). Most wheat has been hybridized, so what out, don’t use just any wheat! Jamir and spelt grains are good too:)
Yes, and thank you for sharing 😊 ~ Anja
Einkorn is not readily available. Would really like to get some of the flour.
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@@Jjay-cee-52 try cassava
I used buttermilk to make my starter more active more quickly, it works great, I have been using my starter for 5 years now, I never understood why anyone ever discards tho, when I first made my starter ( 1st month) I would do daily feeding a few weeks, and would just make pancakes, but once my starter was established, I just bake once per week, and at that one I will add a cup of flour and water to replace the cup of starter I am using to bake that weeks bread, love the top you gave about using extra flour so one can go longer periods without baking. Tgat is a game changer. I Enjoy your videos.
It sounds like you have made sourdough work for you! That's awesome! I am glad you're enjoying my video and thank you for your nice comment 😊 ~ Anja
Das war so informativ! Vielen Dank für das Video und den Tipp mit dem Kümmel. Werde ich gleich ausprobieren! 👍
Super und viel Spaß beim Backen 😊 ~ Anja
Thank you for your non discard sourdough recipe. Looking forward for your videos
I used Kefir, it’s been sitting around about four days doing nothing, even when I added a few kernels of dry yeast. But today when I added about 6 caraway seeds, boom! It got going. It even has some bubbles. Thanks for the tips. I’ve never done this before and was looking for really simple. All the other channels turn it into a science project that I don’t have patience for. I hope you have a wonderful holiday season.
Yay! I am so glad to hear that! Happy sourdoughing 😊 ~ Anja
Hi. I would like to use kefir bc I think it’ll have more good bacteria. I make my own kefir with kefir grains. Did u use the same amount of kefir and flour? I would appreciate your help. I want my starter to be successful. Thx so much.
Can I substitute Greek yogurt for the buttermilk?
@@CookieCreamOreo made kefir with freezedried stuff, they say it can go forever, but at least 7x. I kind of got bored of it, 3rd batch, left it longer. tasted ok, bit fermented, coconut notes and something else. my sister said it's yeast. didn't wanted to throw away so I looked up recipes. there is a flatbread called catchapuri, gruzia/armenia famous dish. made it once, turned out nicely. kefir is yeast and bacteria. and if you leave it long it's yeast mostly. just my guess, needs to starve it a bit. refeeding kefir is same deal, more milk. so I guess it's similar with flour sugars. next time I try.
Thanks for the instructions ... I have been 'dreaming' about making my own bread, both sourdough and not. Will be starting my own using yogurt because that's what I have on hand .. and made certain that it had live cultures in it. Thanks again.
Sounds great, Nina! I am so glad you enjoyed this video 💛 ~ Anja
Can you please explain how to do this with yogurt? 🙏
@@nevermind7253 the same way as with buttermilk but might to add a bit more water to get that pancake batter like consistency 😊 ~ Anja
I grasp it now. Thank you so much for sharing. I've been searching for an explanation on sourdough! Finally
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you sweet lady !
Hi Sharon, thank you so much for your sweet comment 💛 ~ Anja
I’m glad to find your videos and sourdough method. I’ve been wanting to try but after reading all the directions that call for endless feeding, discarding, etc. I was overwhelmed! I made 2 loaves using the complicated methods and decided it was not worth the endless watching, feeding, discarding.
Yes, there is an easier way ... Happy baking 🍞😊 ~ Anja
The Caraway seeds are an interesting addition! Do you think Fennel could also be used as it comes from the same family? Thank you for sharing the recipe, I will definitely be subscribing ❤
Nice to have you here! I have not tried fennel seeds but let me know how they work out if you try them 👍 ~ Anja
I think most seeds carry yeast and bacteria that can enhance the properties of your starter. After all, yeasts and bacteria are in a symbiotic colony that inhabit wheat before and after it is milled.
I'm going to start mine tomorrow morning
Thank you for this gem of a video. I was so scared to start making this bread. But u made it so much easier for me. I can't waite to start this myself.❤
Hi Anja….Thanks to you I have a nice four day starter made with the buttermilk, whole rye flour and 1/8 teaspoon caraway seeds. It is even rising in the mason jar! It does sound hollow when I tap the bottom, though it has been only four days. I wonder if it is ready? Can I refrigerate it for a couple of days and use it on Tuesday?
Your starter might be ready and yes, you can keep it in the fridge for a few days. Happy baking 😊 ~ Anja
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Hi Anja. I just found your videos and subscribed. I'm going to try it your way. It's seems so much easier. Thank you and God bless you.
I am so glad you're enjoying my videos. Thank you so much for subscribing and commenting 😊 ~ Anja
Thank you for sharing your techniques. Im on day 5 and so far so good. Am so excited! 🎉
You got this!
I made the bread after 6 days! It was a behemoth size loaf! I will divide next time and make two! I have no taste or smell but my husband said it was delicious! Very moist beautiful bread thank you so much! I put what was left of the starter in the fridge covered with flour. I will want to bake again next week but would like to know the next step with my starter thats waiting in the fridge.
Sounds great 👏!. You can watch this video on how to maintain your starter: kzhead.info/sun/g7N9YsuKg2lvbIk/bejne.html Happy sourdoughing 😊 ~ Anja
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Anja, Thank you so much! I hedged my bets and used both Cultured buttermilk and kombucha, I figured the more mix of different cultures would make a better more vigorous starter. I also used nonbleached and dark Rye flour and a pinch of the caraway seeds..OH MAN! 24 HOURS LATER this stuff is very active! I keep stirring it down so that it gets really Cultured...I even split it and they are both going crazy! Soon I will be making your life changing bread...I cannot wait!
@miryclayakascott3739..... I would love to hear how your starter turned out in your baking. Its family day in Canada today, I have had today to finish my research of Anja's content and subscribers experience's too. . I'm using Kefir and Whole Spelt flour now, will add the caraway seeds in a few days if I notice "No" action. Anja mentions also, don't give up, I'm determined on being able to bake for my family and friends the baking my Grand did for us, this is the basis and foundation to all things of true Value, eh. I'm hopeful my results are as exciting as yours. Cheer's miryclayakascott3739!
@@officiall.d1010 I just put out some of my starter today to culture so that tomorrow I can make Anja's life changing bread... I will let you know..
That sounds great!!!! Thank you for sharing 😊 ~ Anja
@@officiall.d1010 So today I made some Naan bread using the sourdough starter, and it is some of the most delicious bread I've ever made...the dough rose very readily... of course the Naan I make to go with hummus uses yogurt also, but the sour dough seemed to make the bread even more flavorful... next I will make a Jewish Rye with my Rye starter I made from Anja's recipe ... Her method for keeping it in the fridge makes this so much more enjoyable than having to feed it daily, and doing discards... I love that I always have a sourdough starter for any baked good I want to experiment with...
Miry-that is hilarious. Our culture in America..More is better🤣. Funny thing, I was thinking to do the same thing😂.To add kefir, caraway seeds, water kefir and Rye flour for a 'for sure explosion'. lol
Your oven looks amazing!
Thank you 😊 ~ Anja
Thank you for your show. I've always been intimidated to even try sourdough, you have made this so easy. I'm very thankful.
You can do it! Happy Sourdoughing! ☺~ Anja
I tried your method with my overfermented water kefir and a few caraway seeds. It was so bubbly that it tripled in volume by the third day!
Great!! It's like a sourdough starter on steroids 😜 ~ Anja
I too make water kefir and was thinking that it would be a perfect non dairy way to make starter. I do both kefir and water kefir, but it is nice to know someone has used water kefir. You have confirmed that. Thanks
@@kellyname5733 You’re welcome!
@@raisinglittlelight Im kinda breaking all the rules and practicing. I am making starter with bleached flour (that container is already open so Im using it), the whey in my milk kefir (light yellow liquid that is produced when fermenting my milk kefir), water kefir and Im throwing in 12 dried elderberries. This is what I have on hand. Well see? Are you still using your water kefir starter? Does it make good bread?
@@kellyname5733 oooh, that’s fascinating! How is your starter coming along? My water kefir starter is still well. I still bake bread with it. Sometimes I feed it unflavoured water kefir instead of water when I feel like giving it a boost. It’s not necessary, but I like to experiment.
Hi Anja, I'm lactose intolerant and it's just me and my husband, so buttermilk didn't seem like an option for me. I have unbleached bread flour and filtered water and after researching various starter methods, I began my first ever sourdough starter yesterday with what I have. I went to feed it today and it seemed like there was already fermentation happening, but I wasn't sure. I fed the starter with hope and walked away. As I observed the jar a few hours later, it seemed active. An hour or so later, it was very active and I was growing concerned that it would bubble out of my pint jar, so I transfered it to a quart jar. It's already developing a pleasant sour smell. I'm stoked. I'm looking forward to making my first real sourdough bread and then using your method of maintaining the starter. This is exciting. 😊
That sounds great! Further towards the end, I am giving some substitutions for the buttermilk. You might like to watch again (it's yogurt, kefir, and kombucha). Happy sourdoughing 😊 ~ Anja
@@OurGabledHome yes, I listened to the end for buttermilk substitutes. However, I live in a very rural area of Arizona where even larger grocery stores have bare shelves and vanishing dairy varieties, I'm trying to live with what we have. My local market, which is very small, only carries flavored cultured yogurt (one flavor, maybe two to three quart size containers) and no kefir nor kombucha. While I'm not living off grid, we're beginning to pretend as if we are far from supply lines that deliver more premium specialty products. The nearest grocery large stores are 30-60 minutes away and they don't always have the products I'm wanting that have been common in the past. Kind of spooky.
So it worked for you without the buttermilk. Good. I don't want to have to go purchase buttermilk. We dislike it and won't use it for anything else.
@@JaneH3675 You can always use yogurt 😊 ~ Anja
@@OurGabledHome Thank you for responding 💜 I began my sourdough starter 11 days ago without the buttermilk or yogurt. It was tough and go for a while. It made a lot of hooch. Found out that means it's hungry. So I removed some and then fed it. Been doing that a few days now and it's better. No hooch. I will definitely try your no discard method in your other video when my starter is more mature. Thank you so much for taking the time to do these videos, they are appreciated. 🤗
I tryed this I’m on day 5, it awesome.
Thanks 👍 Anya for your great meticulous explanation, easiest way to make Sourdough bread starter❤️. I subscribed 👍
Thank you, Luba! I am so glad you found this helpful 💛 ~ Anja
Can kefir be used instead of buttermilk?
Absolutely best starter thank you my bread came out fabulous
Yay!! That makes me so happy to hear 💛 ~ Anja
I am very grateful for this video and your instruction. This is the only recipe for sourdough starter that I have ever been successful with. I just made it this week and I am thrilled. Thank you so much.
You are so welcome!
Your kitchen is dreamy......and that STOVE! 😍
Thank you! It sure is beautiful 😊 ~ Anja
Thank You. I will try this. I have made it before, but I like the ingredients in yours.
Nice! Happy sourdoughing 👍 ~ Anja
BEST STARTER recipe so far!!!! I had began a mini starter for 4 days, just spelt and water, barely any activity in the jar,was discouraged. Added greek joghurt and few caraway seeds, swear it tripled in 20 hours😲gave it a good stir and it's pretty much back to normal, but i think i could have used it to bake today. I still plan to wait like 2-3 more days to be sure, but this recipe is somethin else after tons of videos watched❤🙏
Great to hear! Well done!
Thank you so much for an easy way of making a starter. I have been intimidated to even try because of feeding and discarding. You have really peeked my interest to try it. You are amazing and so glad I found your channel!
Yay! I am so happy to hear this! Have fun with your sourdough ~ Anja
Caraway seeds have enzymes that helps breakdown the carbs allowing the yeast or bacteria to digest and ferment. So for what I understand is an accelerator of fermentation.
I love this! Thank you so much. I've been wanting to make my own sourdough bread but had no idea how to start. Now that I've watched your simple method, I'm going to try this!
You are so welcome! Hope you enjoy it!
Yes. Yes, this one is the best.
Thanks for sharing🍀👍🌸👍🌺👍
You are so welcome!
This is exciting. I make my own kombucha and Kifer so I will try this method with both of these. I would love to take your course on making sourdough as well. Thank you for your efforts. Every time I watch your videos I learn so much and become inspired
Thank you so much and looking forward to seeing you in the course 😊 ~ Anja
thx love your vids😍
Aww ... thank you so much 💛 ~ Anja
thanks...i watched and saved your videos. You are easy to understand and i can hear a little of my mother's accent. it's in there. i like the way you teach. Do more .
Awww ... thank you so much! I am so glad you like my videos - and my accent 😌 ~ Anja
SUPER. GOT IT. Thank you for this Video. I will be making mhy SDS...need to get the cultured buttermilk. ALL SET. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO. EASY TO DO. YES.
Wonderful! Thank you for your nice comment and happy sourdoughing 😊 ~ Anja
@@OurGabledHome I HAVE YOGURT...READ DOWN BELOW I CAN USE THAT INSTEAD OF BUTTERMILK. SUPER. WANT TO GET GOING. THANKS AGAIN. I PRERFER SOURDOUGH BREAD.
I’ll try this! I have been having trouble to start a sourdough starter for the past two months! Hopefully this will bring me a success! Thank you!
You are so welcome! 😊 ~ Anja
This is very similar to my Kiefer sourdough starter, I've gotten amazing results from using my sprouted rye and kiefer
This sounds wonderful. I am going to try. We are not able to have gluten so I do gluten free bread. I wonder if I can do the same with my sourdough starter gluten free.
The video The best for being bread makers
Thank you!
Maybe caraway seeds help the starter because they are actually dried fruit, and all fruit have natural bacteria. Thank you for your yummy recipes.
You are so welcome! Caraway seeds contain essential oils that can stimulate the growth of beneficial lactic acid bacteria and yeasts that are responsible for fermenting the dough. Additionally, caraway seeds contain enzymes that can help break down complex carbohydrates in the flour, making it easier for the yeast and bacteria to digest and ferment. 😊 ~ Anja
Perfect 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks 😊
I love making bagels. Since I started using distilled water in my starter the dough comes out gorgeous. Keep on baking😊
Thanks so much 😊
I’m excited about this video. I just made the starter but couldn’t find caraway seeds. Can’t wait to see the results! Thanks
You can do it!
Yay! After my second attempt, I have SUCCESS!!! It took almost 7 days. I am soooo thrilled! Thanks for all of your help and encouragement! Now- for the bread-making part…☺️
Great job!
I love caraway rye bread ❤
Nice! Have you seen my 100% rye sourdough bread video?
I’m so excited. I love sourdough I grew up on the west coast by San Francisco where sourdough is readily available, here in Texas it’s hard to find and when you do I promise it’s not the same, it taste just like a standard French bread. 😒 but I’m dying to make my own but I hate waste. This method is perfect for me! Thank you for sharing.
Yay! I am so happy to hear you like my sourdough method! Happy baking 💛 🍞 ~ Anja
Chuckle...that's because we Texans don't like San Francisco sourdough!!! However...I'm really intrigued by this buttermilk starter. It seems like just what is needed to mellow out the extreme tang of the San Francisco type. Plus, we Texans really are fond of our buttermilk!!!
Thank you so much. I stop making sour dough because i can’t except to throw discard away when to make starter. I used to do it and it didn’t even succeed i guess because of the floor sale here in Thailand has preservative mixed in. Baking community in my country suggest to use imported T65 flour from France.
I love this. I have never made sourdough, it's just always intimidated me, but this looks very easy as far as starters go. Now, I just need to make it and while it's fermenting, learn how to make the bread. I think that part is almost as intimidating as the complex starter method. But I'm determinded. Having just found this channel, I suspect I'll be binge watching your videos!
So glad to hear that! Hope my videos are helpful 😊 ~ Anja
I'm fascinated by the addition of carraway seeds to the starter! I'm going to try it. I would love to know why this works and will try to do some researches of my own. I love your videos: they are so straightforward and reassuring. Thank you for all your invaluable input 🙂
Good question! I know, they are a very unconventional ingredient in sourdough starters. I have made sourdough starters with and without caraway seeds. The one containing these little seeds becomes an active starter so much faster. Caraway seeds contain essential oils that can stimulate the growth of beneficial lactic acid bacteria and yeasts that are responsible for fermenting the dough. Additionally, caraway seeds contain enzymes that can help break down complex carbohydrates in the flour, making it easier for the yeast and bacteria to digest and ferment. 😊 ~ Anja
@@OurGabledHome Brilliant! I've tried it. It works! 🙂