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Premium Artisan Sourdough Starters
Hand-tended cultures curated from heritage and organic grains. Choose your flavor profile and baking style.
San Francisco Reserve
Famous robust, tangy profile. A classic, vigorous starter perfectly adapted to all-purpose and bread flours.
Heritage Red Wheat & Rye
Deep, complex, nutty flavor notes. Ideal for whole grain loaves, hearty rye bread, and artisanal baguettes.
Gluten-Free Brown Rice
A beautiful GF starter cultivated completely gluten-free. Extremely bubbly and perfect for those with sensitivities.
Interactive Sourdough Calculators
Precision is key to sourdough perfection. Calculate your feeding ratios or generate a custom baking schedule based on when you want fresh bread ready!
Feeding Instructions
Starter Health Diagnoser
Noticed an unusual smell, sluggish rising, or weird liquid on top? Pick your symptoms below, and our expert system will diagnose your starter instantly.
What is the main issue or symptom your starter is having?
Essential Guides & Expert Advice
Mastering the craft of sourdough requires patience and understanding. Browse our top expert advice for foolproof baking.
Hydration Explained
Baker’s percentages & dough feelHydration is the ratio of water to flour by weight. A 75% hydration dough (750g water per 1000g flour) yields a very open, airy crumb but can be sticky to handle. Beginners are recommended to start at 65-70%.
Proofing & Temperature
Finding the perfect riseWild yeast thrives between 75°F and 82°F. During bulk fermentation, monitor the dough volume, not just the clock. Look for a 50-75% increase in size, domed edges, and surface bubbles to signal it’s ready for shaping.
Folding vs. Kneading
Building gluten structureSourdough rarely uses traditional heavy kneading. Instead, gentle “stretch and folds” or “coil folds” over the first 2 hours of bulk rise develop a robust gluten network without tearing the dough or knocking out gas.
Using Sourdough Discard
Zero waste artisan bakingNever throw away your extra starter! Unfed starter (discard) makes incredible pancakes, waffles, crackers, and pie crusts. Store it in a jar in your fridge for up to two weeks until you have enough to bake with.
What Our Customers Say
“The San Francisco starter arrived active and bubbly. Within two feedings, it was more than doubling in size. Easily the best crumb and ear I’ve ever achieved!”
Emily R.
Portland, OR“I love the interactive feeding calculator! As someone who is terrible at math, being able to plug in my starter weight and get the exact feeding ratio makes my mornings a breeze.”
David H.
Austin, TX“The gluten-free starter is incredible. For years I thought I couldn’t have sourdough bread due to my gluten intolerance. It bakes perfectly and tastes amazing.”
Sarah L.
Denver, CODownload Our Free Sourdough Baking Checklist
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