Description

Heritage Welsh Sourdough Starter – Dehydrated

A Dormant Treasure of Welsh Tradition with 900+ Years of History

Bring nearly a millennium of Welsh baking tradition into your home—on your schedule—with Nottingham Farm’s authentic dehydrated Welsh sourdough starter. With an oral history dating back over 900 years and direct ties to Paul’s family through Sir Thomas Clark, this remarkable culture represents an unbroken chain of bread-making heritage. This living treasure has been carefully preserved, dehydrated, and passed down through generations, carrying with it the rich legacy of Welsh bread-making in a convenient, shelf-stable form.

What Makes Our Dehydrated Starter Special

Unlike newly created starters, our well-established Welsh culture offers:

• Exceptional 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
• Exceptional Reliability – Once activated, it’s forgiving for beginners yet complex enough for artisans
• Stable Performance – Less volatile than young starters, with consistent results
• Distinctive Tangy Profile – Develops a magnificent depth of flavor, especially when cold-fermented for 2+ days
• Proven Heritage – Connected to Welsh baking traditions refined over 900+ years with a documented lineage to Sir Thomas Clark

Perfect For:

• Future Bakers – Purchase now and activate when your schedule allows
• Sourdough Beginners – Start your journey with a reliable culture that’s forgiving of common mistakes
• Accomplished Bakers & Chefs – Keep as a backup for your active starter
• Family Baking Traditions – Introduce your loved ones to the authentic taste and health benefits of traditional sourdough
• Gift-Givers – The perfect present for aspiring bread bakers (no immediate maintenance required)

What You’ll Receive:

• 5g of dehydrated Welsh 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 online resources for recipe inspiration

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.

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.

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 centuries of Welsh baking wisdom in every flake.