Making your own starter for sourdough bread

[jana]

Since this blog is called 'Das Brot' I thought I'd start with something bread related. I love sourdough bread, but it's almost impossible to find in the small Swedish town I live in. So I have to make it myself. The problem is you need a good sourdough starter. Sounds simple, right? Well, it is - if you know what you're doing! I tried several times to make my own starter, but something always went wrong along the way, resulting in a stinking, slimy mess. But I've finally managed to find a recipe that's simple and results in delicious, chewy sourdough bread!

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