Welcome! Let's Activate Your Gluten-Free Sourdough Starter
This starter was developed by Clear Creek Sourdough and prepared in partnership with Pies by Di in a dedicated commercial gluten-free kitchen.
Whether this is your first sourdough starter or your hundredth loaf, this guide will walk you through bringing your dehydrated gluten-free starter back to life.
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Healthy gluten-free sourdough after activation. With consistent daily feedings, you'll begin seeing bubbles, a pleasant tangy aroma, and steady growth as your starter becomes ready for baking.
What You'll Need
• 1 tablespoon dehydrated starter flakes
• 2 tablespoons warm (not hot) water
• 2 tablespoons brown rice flour
What You'll Need to Activate
Step 1: Wake It Up
1. Crush the dehydrated flakes into small pieces.
2. Add warm water.
3. Allow the flakes to soak for 30–60 minutes.
4. Stir in the brown rice flour.
5. Cover loosely with a lid.
6. Leave at room temperature for 24 hours.
Crush the starter flakes into smaller pieces, add warm water, and allow them to rehydrate before mixing the flour.
Daily Feeding Routine
Gluten-free starters often take several days to become active. Don’t worry if you don’t see much activity during the first few days—consistent daily feedings will help your starter wake up and strengthen over time.
✓ Discard about half the starter.
✓ Add 2 tablespoons brown rice flour.
✓ Add 2 tablespoons water.
✓ Stir well.
✓ Cover loosely.
✓ Repeat every 24 hours.
You're On The Right Track
After several days you should begin seeing:
• Bubbles throughout
• Small rise after feeding
• Pleasant tangy aroma
The exact timing varies from kitchen to kitchen.
When Is It Ready?
Your starter is ready to bake once it consistently doubles in size within approximately 4–6 hours after feeding.
Consistency is more important than speed.
Do not worry if your starter takes slightly longer while it matures.
About This Collaboration
This gluten-free starter was developed by Clear Creek Sourdough and prepared in partnership with Pies by Di.
It is produced in a dedicated commercial gluten-free kitchen.
Many customers appreciate purchasing a starter prepared in a dedicated gluten-free environment.
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Alice Wilson
Clear Creek Sourdough
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