A Living Taste of San Francisco’s Baking Legacy
The Ready-to-Use Sourdough Starter is more than an ingredient—it’s a piece of baking history. This 170-year-old San Francisco–style starter, lovingly preserved by LouAnn Brandjes, brings artisan flavor to your homemade bread. Freeze-dried to protect every wild yeast and microbe, this heritage culture reawakens with just water, flour, and time. In just a few days, your kitchen will fill with the unmistakable aroma of real sourdough—tangy, hearty, and golden-crusted perfection.
What Makes This Sourdough Starter Special
Whether you’re a first-time baker or a seasoned bread lover, this Ready-to-Use Sourdough Starter connects you to generations of craftsmanship. Originally developed in San Francisco over 170 years ago, it offers a complex, tangy flavor that only heritage cultures can produce. Once reactivated, it becomes a living, bubbling companion you can feed indefinitely—providing a lifetime of baking joy and natural fermentation.
How to Use the Ready-to-Use Sourdough Starter
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Mix the freeze-dried starter with flour and water.
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Let it rest at room temperature for 3–5 days until bubbly and fragrant.
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Use it as a leavening base for bread, pizza, pancakes, and more.
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Feed it regularly with flour and water to maintain its vitality for years.
Product Specifications
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Ingredients: Organic wheat flour, filtered mineralized water, sea salt
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Dimensions: 3″ L × 0.1″ W × 5″ H
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Care: Keep in a cool, dry place; detailed instructions included
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Made in: Washington, USA
About the Maker
LouAnn Brandjes grew up in Enumclaw, Washington, where homemade baking was a way of life. Seeking to reconnect with creativity and tradition, she began crafting sourdough starters from organic ingredients and mineral-rich water. Each batch is freeze-dried to preserve its wild yeast and lactic acid bacteria, keeping the heritage alive. LouAnn believes baking is more than a task—it’s a rhythm of mindfulness, nourishment, and connection across generations.
FAQ
How long does it take to activate the starter?
It typically takes 3–5 days after adding flour and water for the starter to come alive.
Can I reuse the starter indefinitely?
Yes, with proper feeding and care, it can last for years—even decades.
Does it require special flour to feed?
No, all-purpose or whole wheat flour works perfectly.
Is it suitable for beginners?
Absolutely—clear instructions make it easy for anyone to start baking delicious sourdough at home.
Experience the warmth and flavor of tradition with the Ready-to-Use Sourdough Starter—a living legacy ready to rise in your kitchen.
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