Why can't all other videos be like this, one of the best I've seen? Straightforward, easy instructions, delivered by a person with a 'sourdough' personality...bubbly and lively!

When I was growing up, my grandmother used to make friendship bread. She did it for years using the same starter. She gave some to my mom and when my mom no longer wanted to use it, she passed the starter on to me. It was similar to your recipe, except the ingredients start with water, active yeast, flour, sugar and milk. The starter was kept in an airtight bag for 5 days. Each of those first five days, you would squeeze the bag several times once a day. On the 6th day, you would add flour, sugar and milk then squeeze the bag to combine then you would repeat the process for another 5 days. On the 11th day, you would pour out the starter into a plastic or glass bowl (never use metal bowls or utensils) and add four, sugar and milk and combine. Add 1 cup of starter into five separate baggies. Keep one and give each of the other baggies, along with directions written on an index card, to 4 friends. Each friend would repeat the process following the directions on the index card, then they would share it with four of their friends. I did it for a few years. About a year after I got engaged to my husband, I got pregnant with twins. Ten weeks into the pregnancy, I suffered a miscarriage. The weeks after, trying to cope and heal, feeding the starter wasn’t a priority anymore, so our family’s three generation friendship bread tradition ended. So sad because it all started with my grandmother…it was a piece of her that I was able to share with everyone. Sadly, I suffered a second miscarriage two years later. I haven’t thought about it again until now. After seeing this video, I’m considering starting a new one to share and eventually pass on to my son (aka, my Rainbow Baby, born full term and healthy in 1995) Thank you for sharing your recipe for the starter. It made me a little nostalgic and brought back so many great memories of my grandmother (who passed away a few months after my son’s 2nd birthday) my mom who is still with us and my childhood. 😊

Hi Natasha! Can you make a video on how to store the active starter after the 7 days and feeding times? Thank you

Years ago, Mrs. Jonstigator had sour dough growing in the fridge. She would make a loaf every so often and then fed it. It was in the fridge for what seemed like forever and started to feel like one of the family. So exciting to finally have some culture in the family. I named it Herman. One day I found Herman dead it the back of the fridge due to neglect. Very sad. Poor Herman. I miss him.

I hated every video so far I watched on sourdough starter because it sounded so complex. You gave that “it’s really easy” boost of confidence in that happy voice. I can’t wait to get started. 😄

Natasha, I, as an amateur chef, find your tutorials fun and informative.

Thank you! I’m just now starting the sourdough journey. This was so helpful as all of your videos are my request would be could you show us how to make sourdough sandwich bread and sourdough bagels thank you again!😊

Very nice recipie Natasha! Thanks for show us! Have a nice day and good weekend! Have a good week and good month! 👍👏🍴

I'm waiting Natasha thank you so much bless to your family

Oh, can't wait ❤ I love baking bread and I already have sourdough sitting in the fridge though, but I love to learn more about this kind of topic.😊

Great video. Nice to actually see the process.

I always look forward to seeing your videos Natasha. Everything you make looks so delicious.

wow a true "Science Project " Miss Natasha!! Im intrigued by it, and will do it at home!!

Thanks sweety 💖 you have done a great job, it's a perfect tutorial.

Great instructional video! Thanks!

Timing of this is good for me. I had a job traveling, and things like sourdough starters, growing plants etc. wouldn't work. I recently retired and am out of state doing one last job. When I get home this week, I will start one of these. Thanks for the inspiration!

Amen!!! I can't wait!!

How timely! I was recently given some sour dough starter from a friend. We live in Florida and the starter cane from Alaska through Utah. The strain is over thirty years old and very mild .... I just hope that I can keep it going. So far, I have been successful with blueberry muffins❤

I watched other videos for sourdough starters. You explained and showed it best. Thank you so much!

That looks so easy. Thanks for the informative video, Natasha.

I love your instructions. A big thank you for doing this video. 🥰

really great tutorial! thank you!

My sourdough starter almost 3 year old, 1-2 times a week I feed and keep in the friedge. It’s so life it’s even growing in the friedge , I use starter discard to make crapes , cakes , basically I use everywhere.

This is going to be great I’ve been eating a lot of avacado toast and I use sourdough bread because it’s a lot healthier for your tummy thank you

Thank you for presenting this in such an easy to understand way. I have watched so many tutorials and I’m always like HUH? finally I get it! God bless

Looks delicious!!💛🥰

Oh my goodness! THANK U SO MUCH. I love to bake but have been so intimidated by this.

Fabulous video, Natasha! This is exactly the help I always needed. Your step by step instructions give me the confidence to try. After you share a delicious crunchy sour dough bread. video.I will be set to go. Thank you ❤

Hi Natasha, this is awesome! I can’t wait to learn how to make this sourdough bread! The glasses look shiny and luminous! I love your other bread recipes. They are so impressive and delicious. I can’t wait to glance through the scenes in this video to enjoy your amazing cooking hack. I’ll see you tomorrow in the chat:)

I lost count of the times that I have tried to make a sourdough starter. I believe that I can make this recipe that you have shared with us. I love your videos. Have a blessed day.

Thanks for sharing this! Looking forward to trying it!

This is perfect! I have been trying to start my own starter the past two days and it wasn’t looking good (most likely user error🤣) But now I can try this recipe! So excited

Looks delicious!!❤

You make intimidating recipes and techniques look doable. Thank you! I had never had split pea soup when I was recently gifted a bag of split peas. Instead of hiding them in the back of a cabinet, I found your recipe for your mom’s split pea soup, and gave it a whirl. It immediately became one of my top favorite soups! It was creamy and comforting and full of incredible flavor! Yum! You are a cheerful, encouraging, bright light on KZfaq. Keep up the great work! God bless!

Hi Natasha, I just ordered 2 of your cookbooks, can't wait to start making your delicious recipes. Sent one to my daughter, she loves you desserts

Brilliant simple explanation

Magical premier.

Yay! I've been wanting to make sour dough but have always felt so discouraged! Thank you! You have NEVER steered me wrong.

Natasha dear.....tku so so much for this tutorial. I started baking a couple of years...... and i am loving it....all thanks to you & a few others who hv inspired me by such tutorials. I wish you roaring success in all your present & future projects. May the Almighty guide your every step & bless you in abundance !!! Watching you fm the UAE 🇦🇪

yay!! I can’t wait!!!

Thank you so much for the details. I'm totally stuck on what kind of storage for the starter. So I can't get started. I'm also pleased you mentioned RYE flour. That's what I would like to make. Rye sourdough. NOW-do I mix RYE with white flour or use all Rye flour? I saw the most incredible pattern online of a sour dough loaf with 3 Christmas trees cut out on it. They turned out white and of course the loaf was brown-beautiful! Thank you for sharing as there are many recipes to choose from and chefs at the same time.

Hi Natasha, thank goodness you’ve done this! I’ve been wanting to make some sourdough bread for ages but the process always seems a nightmare (and I’m still intimidated TBH). However, you do simplify the process so I might give it a go. Looking forward to watching Part 2 with your recipes - if that doesn’t tempt me nothing will! Thank you so much 👏🏻😊🇬🇧

Wow amazing ❤️👏👏

Oh I can’t wait

So glad I found your channel ,I love sourdough,my husband doesn’t ? I think because it’s store bought ,I think fresh sour has to be superior to anything I’m going to try this ,thank you for the video😊

Thank You Natasha ❤

Hi Natasha My first attempt at the sour dough starter was a colossal flop, and I threw it away. I am on my second attempt, and God Willing l am successful. I will give feedback within 2 or 3 weeks time. Thanks for sharing your recipe.

Thank you. I'll buy it.

I am on day 4 of the starter its going great can't wait for the bread video.

I started doing sourdough last May. It’s been a fun journey with many ups and downs. It’s a science!

Natasha I just started my starter, prayers for successful outcome are welcome 🙏 😊

Tqvm for sharing ❤

Hi again, such a pleasure to see you and your videos. When I take a break from seeing patients in the emergency department. I relax by enjoying your exquisite work. Always the best🌹🌹🌹

Hello I seen Sharky at the beginning when you were talking about how easy it is to make sourdough starter on your right corner side on the bottom!Love you and your family so much!❤

I’ve been following your directions for the starter and it seems to be going well. Thank you for those easy-to-follow instructions. It’s been about a week and I’m now feeding Stanley about every 4-6 hours. I was wondering how long does it take for it to get that tangy smell? I can’t wait for it to mature!

You made it look so easy. I've tried soooo many times to do this and have failed. Time to try again, as I love sour dough bread. I almost busted a gut when you said "we have a floater"...love you.

Thank you!!!

Hi !! Love your videos so much. You explain everything so well! One question… What if you see bubbling earlier than day three? Do you move on earlier? Or do you wait till after day three to do the additional steps?

Girl you are too funny! I am going to make some starting today. Thank you sweetheart 👍🏼💖 Granny from Florida🌴

I usually do the lazy man method and just buy sourdough bread from my trusted local bakery, as usual you gave clear concise easy to follow instructions, a BLT with toasted sourdough bread is the best , I saw you wearing your buddy sharky towards the end of the video, new york

I watch all your videos and enjoy them thoroughly. Sometimes I'll click on a link in your video before I hit "like", and for that, I apologize (I do try to go back and like the ones I've missed) but when you exclaimed "We've got a floater!" I giggled and had to hit the "like" right then and there. hahaha you're a ray of sunshine, as well as a dang good -- well, everything. Mom, chef, video creator, human... all that.

Waiting patiently for the sourdough bread recipe - I also would love to know what you do with the discarded part when you feed it on later days when it is actually useable.

This is a good way to end our trimester, Natasha! I’m hoping I’m not “sour” for this entertainment 😂. U didn’t use the yeast itself, but u did at least used yeast. The bread looks amazing! Pretty much every of your dishes are amazing! Good job, as always.

Awesome recipe chef, please show portillo's chocolate cake recipe please

Thank you so much for the video. I’ve been wanting to make my own starter forever but was always reluctant. I still swear by and use your pizza recipe for a long time which gives confidence to try this. Just one clarification if I may, when you begin the feeding (day 3 onward), I heard you should have 100 grams left in the jar after you discard the rest, and yet the video clip shows 50 grams on the scale. Just wanted to double check these measurements or if I misunderstood. I caught it at each new feeding and wanted to be sure. Congrats in your new book! 😀

Mine is on day 6 today. It didn't do anything on day 5, so I got worried. But now I know I'll just keep feeding it. 😊 It's just trying to trick me! Thank you! 🥰

Hi Natasha, I've been looking for a sourdough starter recipe and came across your video. I love how upbeat you are and have such a funny sense of humor. (We have a floater!) 🤣I also like the way you explain all the steps in a recipe. I started my sourdough starter this morning. Do you have a recipe for Sourdough Pumpernickel bread? I remember my grandmother making it when I was a growing up. It was always so dark and delicious. 😋 Thank you. Have a beautiful day! 🌷

From Victor’s wife… I had just decided I wanted to try making sourdough, but the process was intimidating. However, I bought a big bag of flour… and then you’re posting this video!! So incredibly timely!! I have to start now!

Loved this video! Simple, informative, and takes the stress out of starting sourdough starter! BTW - saw the shark on your hand and spatula!! LOL

Oh-can't wait-have to get all the goodies jar, scale, et. I will be using Dark RYE FLOUR. Do I stick with it always for this starter batch? Can I mix it with other flours like wheat/white? I will be using some Caraway seeds also. Do I need that deep cast iron pan or can I use my regular 10 inch> I want this to turn ut great! Thank you for getting involved in it. It's all over the Internet. Maybe a sourdough cookbook will be in the making soon. Thank you for all your hard work and teaching us how too..

Good morning everyone.. Happy Friday... Have a wonderful weekend...

Hello Natasha I’m new to sourdough and used your beginner starter video and have had some good results. What I’d like to ask is do you have a video for maintaining your starter and how to store it. I looked but couldn’t find one. I’d like to stay with what you’ve started. Thanks for great content!!

Looks like another great recipe; never made homemade bread before but this might be one to try out, can't wait for the video.

QUESTION! Hi Natasha! Thank you for this, just started it, following your tutorial 😊 If I used white whole wheat flour on day one, do I feed with AP flour of the same flour I started with?

Thanks!

Thanks

Hi Natasha looks nice

Natasha's starter! Thank you! I will definately try this recipe. I would also love to know some brunch menu ideas with sourdough bread aside :))

Awesome & Thanks :)

Have a good weekend Natasha

Hello natasha i love your all your videos. Very understandable thanks you. Can you please share spelt flour sourdough bread.

Thank you sooo much

Hi Natasha! I love your beautiful and delicious cookbook! I bought three of them so I can give them out as gifts. Anyways, I saw Sharky at the beginning around 0:23-0:26. As for sourdough breads, I was wondering if you could do a sourdough swirl bread of pumpernickel and rye?❤

Can I use WW flour through out all the feedings? I love your energy.

I absolutely LOVE rye bread! Is it the exact same recipe?

Finally !!! 🎉🎉🎉

Love the sour dough video. Bread, crackers, and flapjacks are what I use sour dough for, what are other ideas? God bless you.

Hii Ma'am.....another gr8 recipe...lots of love from INDIA ❤❤❤❤❤❤

I'm going to make this

All the videos I’ve watched from you have been so helpful and informative! I do have a question with this one though. My sourdough starter has more than doubled on the second day (today) should I discard and feed or wait until tomorrow like the recipe suggests? I was super surprised to see how much it has grown! Thanks for your help with this!

Thanks for the recipe! I’d love to see a Tikka Masala recipe from you!

Thank you Natasha, I love your videos….. you are the first chef that took the time to share details to help cooks like me….Keep up the amazing work!🌏♥️

ive been intimated to even to start, but this video is so helpful!! could the starter only be used for the first time at 6-7 days after its bubbly? or can it be used when it does that in 3 days? for the discard, do you toss it or can it be used for baking as well?

I have been wanting to try to make sourdough bread for a while now, but seems so intimidating. You make it look easy, so I will give it a try. Am I understanding correctly that no yeast is used?

Best ❣️

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Hi I just started your sourdough starter recipe . I just starter it yesterday and today the starter has showed some growth should I wait for the next 24 hrs to feed the starter or do I feed it today ?

What does it mean to get rid of what you eliminated from the jar, throwing it to the garbage??

I found sharky on your hand 😂 My daughter is in Guam and this is something we wanted to start together. Thanks for the perfectly simple instructions ❤

Nice...can I use regular flour or bread flour instead of wheat flour?