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Ready-to-Use Sourdough Starter
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Wonderful gift for my Bread-loving Bestie!!

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Mommymacin

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Ready-to-Use Sourdough Starter

Created by LouAnn Brandjes

A 170-year-old San Francisco legacy is ready to rise again in your kitchen.

$12.00

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What Makes It Uncommon

The secret to great sourdough lies in the starter, and LouAnn Brandjes' version is more than an ingredient—it's a living link to baking history. Her starter is a 170+ year-old San Francisco–style culture lovingly preserved for modern bakers. Freeze-dried to protect every wild yeast and microbe, this heritage starter awakens with just flour, water, and a few days of patience. What follows is a bubbling, aromatic revival: tangy, golden-crusted loaves that echo generations of artisans who came before. For first-time bakers and seasoned sourdough devotees alike, this starter turns your kitchen into a small, living slice of San Francisco tradition.

  • Heritage sourdough starter culture preserved through freeze-drying for long-term stability.
  • Originally developed over 170 years ago in San Francisco for signature tangy, complex flavor.
  • Freeze-drying method preserves biodiversity of wild yeast and lactic acid bacteria.
  • Reactivates easily—just add flour and water; ready to bake in 3–5 days.
  • Can be fed indefinitely, producing a lifelong source of naturally leavened dough.
  • Made from organic wheat flour, filtered mineralized water, and trace sea salt.
  • Handmade in Washington.
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LouAnn Brandjes

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LouAnn Brandjes

LouAnn Brandjes grew up in Enumclaw, Washington, where life was rooted in simplicity, community, and making things from scratch. After years running businesses that left little time for creativity, she turned to sourdough to reconnect with herself and others. From her licensed kitchen, LouAnn handcrafts each starter using organic flour, mineral-rich water, and a freeze-drying method that preserves wild yeast. Inspired by family, friends, and the magic of slowing down, she believes baking is a rhythm, a way to be present, and a link to the past. Her starters are easy to use, full of history, and help others discover the simple joy of baking.

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Measurements

3" L x .1" W x 5" H

Care

Keep in cool dry place. Instructions included

Ingredients

Ready-to-Use Sourdough Starter

Sourdough Starter
Wheat, Flour, Water

Item ID

62238

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Nephew received a bread machine I gave him this sourdough starter and bread makers seasoning He was thrilled So was I upon tasting his creations

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It would be super helpful if the QR directions were a bit more detailed. Add water? How much? Cook after a few days? What temperature? How long? I can see how this would be easy for an experienced baker but not ideal for true beginners. We had to google and compare ideals for these much needed directions.

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Wonderful gift for my Bread-loving Bestie!!

My best friend has been looking for a starter so she could rekindle her passion for baking bread. She absolutely LOVED this gift! It arrived quickly and well packaged. She has made 4 DELICIOUS loaves so far! Follow the easy, clear instructions and you, your family, and friends can make home baked bread for several generations!!

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