Making a sourdough starter requires time but very little effort. Once established, this starter opens up a whole new universe of homemade breads with its trademark sourdough tang. In this online cooking class, learn how sourdough starter works—from making the starter to feeding it to turning it into bread. Discover what makes sourdough taste sour. Follow our step-by-step core technique video for an easy way to make sourdough starter, including when to feed it. You’ll learn what equipment to have and ingredients to use to make this foolproof, and as always we will share what common mistakes to avoid for success every time. When your starter is ready, add it to basic bread ingredients and turn out a delicious loaf of homemade sourdough bread.