Jump to RecipeIf you've ever wondered how to convert a yeast recipe to sourdough, then I'm going to show you how easy it can be!As a general rule, 100g of sourdough starter is equivalent to a 5-7g packet of commercial yeast. You can use this conversion when using sourdough starter instead of yeast in a recipe.However, like most things when it comes to sourdough baking, there are some other factors you'll need to consider including the type of recipe you're using, how much liquid and flour is added to the recipe and what other leavening agents are added. You'll also need to adjust your baking process to account for the longer rising times necessary for sourdough.You might also be interested in how to add sourdough discard to any recipe and the differences between sourdough starter and yeast.If you don't have a sourdough starter yet, you'll find instructions for making a sourdough starter from scratch here.Why Convert A Yeast Recipe To Sourdough?There are lots of reasons you might want t...
