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Sponge Cake Starter (for a sponge cake)

This bread sponge starter recipe is the base needed to create tender sponge cake recipes.
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Resting time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 5 minutes
Servings 1 sponge
Calories 922kcal
Author Amee

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of cool filtered water
  • 2 cups of unbleached bread flour
  • ½ teaspoon active dry yeast

Instructions

  • Whisk all ingredients together in a large bowl until combined.
  • Cover bowl with a plate, plastic wrap, or lid and let sit at room temperature for 18-24 hours. You can mix with a wooden spoon a few times during the process.
  • After resting time, proceed with your desired recipe.

Notes

Nutrition info is for the entire sponge

Nutrition

Calories: 922kcal | Carbohydrates: 184g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 307mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg