Bavarian Black Death 400 Sourdough Starter - LIVE Culture

Experience the Dark, Rich Legacy of Bavarian Bread-Making Tradition

Bring the extraordinary flavor of medieval Bavaria into your kitchen with Nottingham Farm's authentic Bavarian Black Death sourdough starter—a living piece of European culinary history dating back approximately 400 years. This remarkable culture earned its distinctive name from its deep, dark appearance and the intensely rich flavor it imparts to traditional dark rye breads.

What Makes Our Bavarian Black Death Starter Special

Our well-established Bavarian culture provides:

• Exceptional Depth of Flavor - Creates intensely aromatic loaves with complex notes of earth, spice, and subtle sourness
• Perfect for Dark Rye - Optimized specifically for rye flours, creating authentic European-style breads
• Distinctive Character - Imparts a depth and complexity impossible to achieve with commercial yeast
• Historic European Lineage - Connected to the hearty bread traditions of Central Europe
• Rustic Artisanal Results - Creates bread with exceptional keeping qualities and remarkable flavor development
• Stable Performance - A mature, established culture that delivers consistent results

Perfect For:

• Rye Bread Enthusiasts - Experience one of Europe's most distinctive sourdough traditions
• Artisan Bakers - Add a unique culture to your sourdough collection
• European Bread Lovers - Create the perfect foundation for hearty meals and robust cheeses
• Culinary Historians - Connect with a living piece of European bread heritage

What You'll Receive:

• 50g of active Bavarian Black Death 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 European rye bread recipes

Unique Characteristics:

The Bavarian Black Death starter has distinctive characteristics compared to other sourdough cultures:

• Darker Appearance - Even when active, this culture maintains a deeper color
• Thicker Consistency - Works perfectly with the higher viscosity of rye flour
• Complex Aroma - Develops an earthy, slightly spicy scent during fermentation
• Exceptional Preservative Properties - Creates loaves with remarkable shelf life

Caring For Your Culture:

Your Bavarian Black Death starter thrives with regular feedings of dark rye flour and water. While it can adapt to other flour types, it reaches its peak flavor profile when maintained with rye. The culture is remarkably hearty and stable, making it suitable for bakers of various experience levels. 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 European-style bread in your kitchen.

Begin your rye bread journey with a culture that carries four centuries of Bavarian 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 re