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Masa Madre

Cooking Guide

Masa Madre

A wild sourdough starter, built and fed over about a week until it is bubbly and reliably doubling, the natural leavening behind every sourdough bake.

  • Bread
  • Sourdough
  • Contains
  • wheat/gluten
  • vegan
  • vegetarian
  • dairy-free

Cooking Guide

Step 1
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On the first night, combine the whole wheat flour and water: mix the water first with a fork, then work in the flour until smooth. Cover and rest overnight at room temperature.

The Why

Whole wheat carries plenty of wild yeast and bacteria to kick-start fermentation, and room temperature keeps them active.

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Version history

  • v1current7/12/2026