Sourdough Starter - 130+ Year Old San Franciscan Origin

We are excited to offer our Tartine Bakery 130+ year old San Franciscan Sourdough Starter, a true culinary treasure that we acquired on a trip to the world-renowned Tartine Bakery in San Francisco. This living culture of wild yeast and lactobacilli has been carefully cultivated and nurtured by expert bakers for over a century, resulting in a starter with a unique and complex flavor profile that is unmatched by any other. It’s origins can be traced back to the gold rush era of the late 1800s, when sourdough bread was a staple food for miners and settlers in the American West.

Using our Tartine Bakery 130+ year old San Franciscan Sourdough Starter is easy and will yield amazing results. Simply mix it with flour and water to create a dough, and let it rise and ferment slowly to develop its distinctive tangy flavor and chewy texture. Whether you're a seasoned bread baker or a novice, this starter is sure to help you create amazing breads that will be loved by all.

Acquiring this 130+ year old sourdough starter from Tartine Bakery was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and we are thrilled to share it with our customers. The unique flavor and texture of our San Franciscan sourdough bread is a testament to the generations of bakers who have carefully tended to this living culture, ensuring that it continues to thrive and produce breads that are truly extraordinary.

Experience the magic of Tartine Bakery's 130+ year old San Franciscan Sourdough Starter in your own kitchen today. Whether you're baking for yourself, your family, or your friends, this starter is sure to take your bread baking to the next level. Order yours now and taste the difference that a century of careful cultivation can make.

You will receive

• 15g of dehydrated starter - this is fed and maintained by you and will last a lifetime (or more).
• Ongoing support if you require assistance at any stage.
  

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

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