Making the Leaven

When you have activated the starter and are ready to prepare the dough for a loaf of sourdough bread, make the leaven:

1. Measure into a small mixing bowl:
   • 50 gm warm water (approximately 80° F)
   • 25 gm unbleached white bread flour
   • 25 gm whole-wheat flour
2. Add:
   • 1 heaping Tbsp activated sourdough starter
3. Mix with a spoon.
   

   

4. Cover the leaven and leave it to rise in an 80° F oven.