200+ yr. Old San Francisco, 1000+ yr. Old Dutch/Wales, 5000+ yr. Old Red Sea, 400+ German, France, Italian Sourdough Starters Free Shipping!

200+ year old San Francisco Sourdough Starter

This San Francisco Starter has History! Over 200 YEARS! You will receive detailed instructions on how to reactivate (if dehydrated) and feed this amazing starter. Not only does this starter produce the most delicious and gorgeous bread, but it has a story that goes back to the 1800s! First, you should know this sourdough starter originated from a very famous bakery in San Francisco in 1951, the founder of the bakery had the starter in his family for 40 years before opening the bakery. This means that we can trace its history directly back to 1810!! This starter has been treasured and lovingly maintained for 210 years! This naturally fermented starter is easy to use and maintain.

1000+ Year Old Dutch/Whale Sourdough Starter

It is a generational starter with familial ties from Wales. It even has a history that dates back to the Silk Road Trades era, and is a strain that dates back over a 1,000 years. Thought to be second oldest living strain of sourdough. Thriving in both wheat and rye grains, this starter can satisfy beginners looking into delving into the art form that is cultivating sourdough bread, to even the most seasoned veterans of the game looking to spice up their recipe repertoire.

5000+ Year Old Egyptian Red Sea Sourdough Starter

This starter is from one of the oldest ethnic bakeries in Egypt. It was found in Hurghada on the shore of the Red Sea when it was still just a village. The bread was actually placed on the village street to rise. “The bakery where this culture was found dated straight back to antiquity and was in the shadow of the pyramids. This is probably the culture that made man’s first leavened bread and is the one that was used to recreate that first bread for the National Geographic Society. It is our oldest culture with a history dating back over 5,000 years. It was collected by Ed and Jean Wood while on a trip for the National Geographic Society to discover how the Egyptians baked in 4500 B.C" (Ed Wood).
This sourdough starter has a mild flavor, thriving in both all purpose and bread flour, this starter can satisfy beginners looking into delving into the art form that is cultivating sourdough bread, to even the most seasoned veterans of the game looking to spice up their recipe repertoire.

400+ year old German Sourdough Starter

This sourdough starter has ties from the southernmost part of Germany. The oral history indicates that the origins of the sourdough began around 1633 in a town called, Oberammergau. For any history buffs out there, you’ll know that the conception of this starter was sometime after Germany’s period of the “Black Death” or the plague. This culture is believed to be one of the finest European starters available and the third oldest living strain of sourdough! It makes wonderful rich tangy bread that has become associated with the southern part of Germany. It comes with quite an interesting and rich history as well. It literally took me years to track down a reliable German culture from this time period. This is the only historic German starter I've been able to locate that has been passed down through one single family for almost 400 years. The bread it leavens is absolutely fabulous. How fortunate I was in having found it. It is one of my favorite starters and now I share it with you! You will be mailed the authentic "Bavarian Black Death" fresh starter either hydrated or dehydrated with feeding instructions.
Bavarian "Black Death" Sourdough Starter Circa 1633. Authentic sourdough culture with robust live yeast and bacteria. Perfect for creating artisanal bread with exceptional flavor and texture. Easy to maintain with simple feeding instructions. Vegan and dairy-free.
For black bread use dark rye flour. Different flours will result in different shades of the starter and of the bread.

236+ year old France Sourdough Starter

This comes from a little boulangerie in Paris that has been baking and selling its sourdough since 1790. "It is light and sweet and handles a steamed crust beautifully. It doesn’t have the sourest flavor profile, but this makes it perfect for many desert breads as well as more standard loaves". Fed: Francine BIO Farine De Ble T55
Thriving in all purpose or bread flour, this starter can satisfy beginners looking into delving into the art form that is cultivating sourdough bread, to even the most seasoned veterans of the game looking to spice up their recipe repertoire.

The sourdough health benefits are great. A single slice of it will give you a vital array of nutrients like folate, niacin, riboflavin, and thiamin. All part of the B-vitamin family tree. On top of that, they offer essential minerals like manganese, selenium, and iron. Our sourdough starter is a living culture of wild yeast and lactobacillus, perfect for creating delicious and healthy sourdough bread. It has been carefully cultivated over time, resulting in a robust and flavorful starter that will elevate your baking to the next level. This naturally fermented starter is easy to use and maintain, and will provide you with an endless supply of tangy, crispy, and aromatic baked goods. Join the sourdough revolution and take your baking to the next level with our top-notch starter.

*This listing is for a 1/4 ounce of dehydrated sourdough starter. If you want hydrated starter, please see my shop for other options.

Shipped freshly dehydrated. This item ships first class, non metered mail, so there is no tracking. Non-metered mail is slower then regular first class mail too. If you want to be able to track your order please select a sourdough starter from one of the listing without free shipping or select Priority Mail from the drop down shipping options.

Easy to maintain with simple feeding instructions, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced bakers. With our sourdough starter, you'll be able to create artisanal breads with a unique flavor profile that can't be found just anywhere.
Don’t settle for bland, store-bought bread when our sourdough starter can help you create a mouth-watering loaf that rivals any bakery! Shipped in food safe container. Feed immediately and consecutively for 3 days for best results
Can be used to make a variety of baked goods, including pizza crusts, pancakes, and waffles. Perfect for creating artisanal bread with exceptional flavor and texture!

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