The secret to success is finding organic grapes with yeast dust on it.<\/p>\n
This is the white powder most people try to wash off, so don't wash the grapes, that's why we want to use organic grapes.<\/p>\n
Pick about a dozen grapes and place in a non metallic container, I am using a 2 qt container from King Arthur Flour.<\/p>\n
No need to cut the grapes open as everything we need is on the outside.<\/p>\n
Add one cup of whole wheat flour – all-purpose flour will work too, but the whole wheat flour has more food for the yeast to eat.<\/p>\n
Mix with grapes to spread yeast through-out the flour.<\/p>\n
Add one cup water.<\/p>\n
Stir until well mixed.<\/p>\n
Cover tightly and set aside for one day.<\/p>\n
The yeast will start consuming the sugars in the whole wheat flour and produce alcohol and carbon dioxide.<\/p>\n
This produces the liquid and bubbles you will see on top of the sourdough starter.<\/p>\n
Next day stir once or twice.<\/p>\n
Note: some people prefer to pour off the alcohol liquid, personally, I leave mine in.<\/em><\/p>\n Cover and repeat this process for three days.<\/p>\n On the third day, give your mixture a good stir, and then the remove grapes.<\/p>\n Pour off approximately one cup of your sourdough starter.<\/p>\n At this point you may have a lot of liquid (alcohol) in your starter, don't worry, just add less water when you add your flour.<\/p>\n Add one cup of all-purpose flour, no need to use the whole wheat anymore, and water if needed.<\/p>\n Mix well.<\/p>\n Your looking for the consistency of pancake batter or thicker.<\/p>\n Repeat this process a couple of more days.<\/p>\n Now your sourdough starter is ready to use!<\/p>\nHow to Make Quick and Easy Sourdough Starter with Grapes<\/h2>\n