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Fermento Natural ou Fermento Selvagem

Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 cups
Calories 150
A natural fermentation starter made with a blend of whole wheat flour and filtered water, cultivated over several days for a rich, tangy flavor.

Ingredients

Flour

  • 100 g whole wheat flour
  • 150 g filtered water

Fermentation Days

  • 70 g ferment from day 1
  • 50 g whole wheat flour
  • 50 g flour
  • 115 g filtered water
  • 70 g ferment from day 2
  • 50 g whole wheat flour
  • 50 g flour
  • 115 g filtered water
  • 70 g ferment from day 3
  • 50 g whole wheat flour
  • 50 g flour
  • 100 g filtered water
  • 70 g ferment from day 4
  • 50 g whole wheat flour
  • 50 g flour
  • 100 g filtered water
  • 50 g ferment from day 5
  • 30 g whole wheat flour
  • 70 g flour
  • 100 g filtered water
  • 25 g ferment from day 6
  • 30 g whole wheat flour
  • 70 g flour
  • 100 g filtered water

Additional Ferment

  • 50 g ferment from previous day
  • 20 g whole wheat flour
  • 80 g flour
  • 100 g filtered water

Instructions 

  • Mix flour and water to create the initial starter.
  • Allow the mixture to ferment over several days, feeding daily with additional flour and water.
  • Use the mature starter for baking or storage.

Notes

Keep the starter in a warm, covered container for best fermentation results.
Calories: 150kcal
Cost: $10
Course: Bread, Breakfast
Cuisine: Homemade
Keyword: Fermentation, Starter