WILBREAD

Dehydrate Your Sourdough Starter Easily

Prep Time
40 min
Additional Time
24 h
Total Time
24 h 40 min


A great tip for sourdough bakers is to dehydrate your starter! It’s an easy way to save a backup, and it’s super handy if you ever need to ship it, travel, or move. If you love baking with sourdough, it’s definitely something you’ll want to try!

Ingredients

  • Active Sourdough Starter

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Spatula
  • Parchment Paper

Instructions

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1. Spread the sourdough starter.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour the active starter and spread it out evenly. Make sure it is thin.

Dehydrate your sourdough starter - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Dehydrate your sourdough starter - Pour the active starter and spread it out evenly.

2. Dry the sourdough starter.
Leave the baking sheet in a cool, dry place without covering it for 24 hr.

Dehydrate your sourdough starter - Leave the baking sheet in a cool, dry place without covering it for 24 hr.

Dehydrate your sourdough starter - Leave the baking sheet in a cool, dry place without covering it for 24 hr.

3. Check the sourdough starter.
After 24 hours, check if the starter is completely dry and crisp. If it is, it is ready to be broken into small pieces or ground into powder. If it is still fresh, leave it for more time.

Dehydrate your sourdough starter - After 24 hours, check if the starter is completely dry and crisp.

Dehydrate your sourdough starter - Once it's dry, it can be broken into small pieces or ground into powder.

4. Store the sourdough starter.
Store the dried sourdough starter in an airtight container or bag in a cool, dry place for future use.

Dehydrate your sourdough starter - Store the dried sourdough starter in an airtight container or bag in a cool, dry place for future use.

Tips:

  • If you store dried sourdough starter in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from light, heat, and moisture, it can last indefinitely.