Description

Authentic San Francisco Sourdough Starter – LIVE Culture

Experience the Original California Gold Rush Sourdough Legacy

Bring the iconic taste of San Francisco into your kitchen with Nottingham Farm’s authentic San Francisco sourdough starter—a living piece of California culinary history dating back approximately 200 years. This historic culture emerged during the Gold Rush era when prospectors and settlers discovered the unique wild yeasts of the San Francisco Bay Area created bread with an unmistakable flavor found nowhere else in the world.

What Makes Our San Francisco Starter Special

Our well-established San Francisco culture provides:

• Legendary Tangy Profile – The quintessential San Francisco sourdough flavor that made this style world-famous
• Perfect for Bread Flour – Optimized to work beautifully with standard bread flour for classic results
• Exceptional Oven Spring – Creates that characteristic open crumb structure and magnificent rise
• Consistent Performance – A mature, stable culture that delivers reliable results batch after batch
• Historic Lineage – Connected to the sourdough traditions that helped build California during the Gold Rush
• Bakery-Quality Results – Create authentic San Francisco-style bread with that signature crackling crust and chewy interior

Perfect For:

• Sourdough Enthusiasts – Experience the most famous sourdough profile in the world
• Artisan Bakers – Work with a culture that creates unmistakable San Francisco-style bread
• Traditional Bread Lovers – Create the perfect vehicle for clam chowder, seafood, or simply enjoyed with quality butter
• Culinary Historians – Connect with a living piece of American food heritage dating back to the 1800s

What You’ll Receive:

• 50g of active San Francisco sourdough starter (enough to bake 1-2 loaves daily)
• Securely packaged in an 8oz food-grade container
• Detailed care instructions for maintaining your starter’s vitality
• Access to our traditional San Francisco sourdough bread recipes

Caring For Your Culture:

Your San Francisco starter thrives at room temperature with regular feedings of bread flour and water. While versatile enough to adapt to various feeding schedules, it reaches its peak flavor profile when maintained with consistent feedings. Complete care instructions are included with your order.

Shipping Information:

Your living heritage starter will be carefully packaged to ensure it arrives in perfect condition, ready to create exceptional San Francisco-style bread in your kitchen.

Begin your sourdough journey with a culture that carries two centuries of California baking history in every bubble.

Exclusive Digital Resources Included

Your purchase includes complimentary access to our comprehensive suite of sourdough resources designed to support your baking journey:

• Online Tutorial Library – Step-by-step guidance from basic maintenance to advanced techniques
• Instructional Videos – Visual demonstrations of key sourdough processes and troubleshooting
• Digital Cookbook – Curated collection of tested recipes optimized for each starter type
• The Sourdough Bible – Our comprehensive guide covering everything from fermentation science to artisan scoring techniques
• Text Support – Direct access to our sourdough experts for personalized troubleshooting and advice

These valuable resources are designed to ensure your success regardless of your experience level. From your first loaf to advanced artisanal creations, our comprehensive support system will help you achieve exceptional results with your heritage starter.