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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.

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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

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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