Sourdough Starter - 106+ Year Old French Origin

Product Info

Premium Organic French Sourdough Starter – 100+ Year Old Culture, Dried & Shelf Stable | Bake Artisan Bread at Home

Indulge in the delightful taste of a starter that has been cherished and perfected by our family for generations. This fruity and delicious starter has its roots in Southern France around 1916 during the food rationing of WWI and has been lovingly cared for by many members of our family before making its way to Australia.

With its unique blend of flavours and pure organic ingredients, this heritage starter makes it easy to bake artisan bread at home. Each loaf is like a journey through history, as you savour the flavours and imagine the generations who have enjoyed this sourdough before you.

Whether you're an avid foodie, a lover of family traditions, or simply looking to try something new, this starter is sure to impress. With its rich heritage and mouthwatering taste, it's a culinary delight that you'll treasure for years to come.

You Will Receive

• Dried Sourdough Starter (15g): Fed and maintained by you, this living culture will last a lifetime (or more).
• High-quality double-sided full-colour instruction sheet: simple, step-by-step guidance, designed to look great as part of a gift.
• Ongoing Support: If you require assistance at any stage, we’re here to help.

The mother starter is fed exclusively on filtered chlorine-free water and wholegrain organic stoneground flour for many years, meaning you get a product free from impurities.

Delivery Details

Starters are shipped via Australia Post Priority and in their dry state are shelf-stable for at least 6 months – they are ready when you are.

Arrive Alive Guarantee

We want you to order with confidence. In the rare event your sourdough starter doesn’t activate and come alive after rehydration, we’ll send you a free replacement straight away. Your success in baking with our heritage culture is guaranteed.

Baking at home allows you to produce loaves of better quality than the best you can buy, at a fraction of the cost. The starter can also be used to make naturally leavened pizza, pancakes, brioche, challah, focaccia, and baguettes.

Why Choose The Fermentation Station?

With over 20 years of experience and thousands of happy customers, we guarantee fresh, active cultures, fast shipping, and full support every step of your fermentation journey.

Order today and start baking artisan sourdough bread with a 100+ year old French heritage starter — fresher, healthier, and more affordable than store-bought.