# Lievito Madre (Sourdough Starter) - Day 1

This is the first day of preparing a sourdough starter using water and flour.

- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Baked Goods
- Language: it

## Ingredients

- 250 g strong flour (type 0 or 00, W 340-350)
- 150 g tap water

## Instructions

1. Combine 250g of strong flour (type 0 or 00, W 340-350) and 150g of tap water.
2. Mix the ingredients, either by hand or using a mixer.
3. Transfer the dough into a transparent container.
4. Mark the initial height of the dough in the container.
5. Allow the dough to rest for approximately 2-3 days for natural growth.

## Equipment

- mixer
- transparent container

## Tips

- Use a strong flour with W 340-350.
- The initial rest period takes about 2-3 days, depending on flour and environment.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWBzyOdjOu4/?igsh=MXZodnpwdWduamhz
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/356a145e-bb19-4f4e-9ffc-fe58ab4b8a12
- Extracted: 2026-03-19

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