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How To Make A Sourdough Starter

Anja Eckert

You will learn my family’s generations-old sourdough method without any measurements, discards, feedings, or complicated instructions.

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Anja Eckert
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💖 Favorite Ferments: Sourdough starter, sauerkraut (I am a good German), kefir, miso, hot sauce.
💡 Fermentation Tip: Don’t ever give up – your last mistake is your best teacher.
🏝️ Desert Island Tools: Weck jar, a wooden tamper, and my kefir grains.
Anja Eckert
Sourdough Educator & Author

Anja Eckert is the creator of Our Gabled Home, author of Sourdough Simplified, and the voice behind a popular YouTube channel and blog dedicated to making sourdough and homesteading approachable for everyone.

Born and raised in Germany and now living in the U.S., she shares her family’s generations-old sourdough method in a way that’s simple, foolproof, and perfect for busy lives.

Through her videos, courses, and recipes, Anja inspires home bakers to create beautiful, wholesome bread without stress or complicated steps—because good bread should be for everyone, every day.

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