I adore a good sourdough. However trying to find a gluten free, grain free version can be tough.
I knew my friend Andrea from It Takes Time created a rather popular sourdough recipe and I decided to play around with it. Andrea’s base flour choices are probably more recognizable than mine but I have such a love affair with Tigernut flour that I decided to give it a whirl!
The results were fantastic!
This gluten free grain free sourdough starter was full of bubbly, fermented goodness.
It was easy to make, easy to feed, and grew like a weed. If you are looking for a gluten free, grain free sourdough starter, give this one a try. I think you will like it a lot!
While you can use this gluten free sourdough starter in just about any sourdough bread recipe, be sure to check out my sourdough bread recipe. The sourdough starter and the sourdough bread were made for each other!
If you love sourdough, you will definitely want to check out my gluten free sourdough pumpkin bread recipe. It is delish and perfect for fall!
Gluten Free, Grain Free Sourdough Starter
This Gluten Free, Grain Free Sourdough Starter is so easy anyone can make it. Plus it makes the perfect base for gluten free, grain free sourdough bread.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Tigernut flour
- 1/4 cup Kombucha
- 1/4 cup spring or distilled water
Instructions
- In a large jar (quart size or larger), combine the tigernut flour with the kombucha and water.
- Stir well.
- Cover with tight fitting lid place away from sunlight. A pantry or kitchen cabinet works well.
- Every day, repeat with the above quantities of flour, kombucha, and water until you reach your desired volume.
Notes
- The starter should get bubbly and maybe even slightly foamy. The starter will smell sour. It is normal for the flour to sink to the bottom of the jar and separate a bit from the liquids.
- When you use your starter, be sure to save at least ¼ cup to help feed the replacement ingredients with.
- If your starter looks off or smells odd, discard and begin again. Trust your gut!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1 starterAmount Per Serving: Calories: 28Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 11mgCarbohydrates: 48gFiber: 2gSugar: 0gProtein: 6g
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Andrea Fabry says
I’ve not tried this with 100% tigernut flour! I can’t wait to try it. Thanks for the shout out, Jennifer.
Sandy says
on October 19, 2015 you said Stay tuned…my sourdough recipe is coming in one week!…
That was almost 2 years ago. I would like to have the starter recipe
Jennifer says
Hi Sandy! I have been doing work on my site so it is possible it didn’t show up in a search. here is the link: https://hybridrastamama.com/gluten-free-grain-free-sourdough-bread-with-a-twist/
Laurie Love says
I followed the link here from your sourdough bread recipe but your ID tag for the starter recipe is not working. What is the recipe for the sourdough starter?
Jennifer says
Oh shoot! My new theme seems to be breaking my site a bit. I will get this fixed ASAP! Thank you for letting me know.
Julia says
Hi Jennifer. Thank you for sharing this recipe. Do you have any idea if this would work with something other than kombucha (and not water kefir)?
Thanks so much.
Jennifer says
Hmmmm….. I need to think on that and actually ask my friend who does a lot of work with sourdough. Stay tuned….
Naomi says
It’s 5 years later, but I just found this recipe and I have the same question. I wanted to try this tigernut flour sourdough starter, but I’m wondering if there is another clean ferment or ingredient that doesn’t contain alcohol or sugar. If I do it without starter, I will use yeast from the air by leaving it on the counter. However, traditional recipes call for 1/2 water, 1/2 flour. I wonder if it would be the same with tigernut.
Theresa says
Hi what would be the weight measurement for the tigernut flour?
gloria says
Hey Jennifer, would this work with coconut water or milk kefir instead of kombucha?
Jennifer says
I honestly have never tried it. Either will make bread…but possibly not sourdough. Water kefir could possibly work better than a “milk” base.
Hannah Gittler says
Hi there! I started mine last night and its super liquidy- should it be thicker? maybe because im using anthonys brand tigernut flour. Should I have a little more flour? I fed it this morning and although it smells sour there are very very few bubbles.
Jennifer says
You can add a little more flour! How warm is your house? If it is pretty cool that might be the issue.
Morgan says
Hi there, I’m having same issue. Not very many bubbles. In Texas where is 100 degrees every day… any ideas? So thankful for this and want to succeed!
Arlene says
What flavor kombucha do you use?
Jennifer says
Just a neutral flavor…like “Original” if that is available.