Description
Authentic San Francisco Sourdough Starter – DEHYDRATED Culture
Experience the Original California Gold Rush Sourdough Legacy—On Your Schedule
Bring the iconic taste of San Francisco into your kitchen with Nottingham Farm’s authentic dehydrated San Francisco sourdough starter—a preserved 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 Dehydrated San Francisco Starter Special
Our well-established San Francisco culture provides:
- Extended Shelf Life – Stores for up to 5 years in a cool, dry place
- Bake on Your Timeline – Activate only when you’re ready to begin your sourdough journey
- 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 – Once activated, creates that characteristic open crumb structure and magnificent rise
- 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:
- Future Bakers – Purchase now and activate when your schedule allows
- Sourdough Enthusiasts – Experience the most famous sourdough profile in the world
- Artisan Bakers – Keep as a backup for your active starter
- 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
- Gift-Givers – The perfect present for aspiring bread bakers (no immediate maintenance required)
What You’ll Receive:
- 5g of dehydrated San Francisco sourdough starter (enough to create a robust starter for daily baking)
- Sealed in a premium mylar bag for maximum longevity
- Detailed reactivation and care instructions
- Access to our traditional San Francisco sourdough bread recipes
Activation Process:
Your dehydrated starter will need approximately 5-10 days to reactivate fully. The simple step-by-step instructions will guide you through waking up this sleeping heritage culture until it’s bubbling and ready for baking. The longer reactivation period ensures the distinctive San Francisco flavor profile fully develops before your first bake.
Shipping Information:
Your dehydrated heritage starter will be carefully packaged to ensure it arrives in perfect condition, ready to store until you’re prepared to begin your sourdough adventure.
Begin your sourdough journey on your own schedule with a culture that carries two centuries of California baking history in every flake.
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.
