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Bundle #1 - Sourdough Starter Bread Set

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Starter type Rye (Live) Rye (Dehydrated) Wheat (Live) Wheat (Dehydrated)

Sourdough Starter Bread Set

The simplest way to start sourdough. Starter, jar, spatula, and recipe — everything to go from zero to your first loaf.

This is the entry point — the essentials you need to get a sourdough starter going and bake your first loaf at home. Choose your starter, feed it using the jar and spatula, follow the included bread recipe, and you are baking. Simple as that.

Choose between our Organic Wheat or Rye Sourdough Starter, each available live or dehydrated. Both come with printed maintenance instructions and our step-by-step sourdough bread recipe. Ongoing support included — just text us.

Save compared to buying each item individually. Ready to do more? See our Bundle #3 – Beginner Baker Set which adds a banneton, whisk, scrapers, and lame to this set.

What's in the set

50g live starter or 20g dehydrated starter (your choice of wheat or rye)
Mason-type sourdough starter jar with stick-on thermometer (500ml)
Silicone starter mixing spatula
Printed starter maintenance instructions
Step-by-step sourdough bread recipe
Ongoing support – just text us

Feed your starter as soon as possible after arrival. Full instructions included.

Choose Your Starter

Wheat Starter

Maintained with organic unbleached wheat (baker's) flour from Wholegrain Milling. Born in Australia in 2017. Creamy, custard-like texture, light cream colour, and a characteristic tangy aroma with sour notes of vinegar and sour cream. A faint paint or nail polish smell is perfectly normal and disappears after a few feedings. Best for lighter sourdoughs, focaccia, pizza, and soft pastries.

Rye Starter

Originating from Poland and established in Australia in 2014, maintained with organic whole rye flour from Wholegrain Milling. Thick, peanut-butter-like texture, light brown colour, and a fruity, complex aroma with notes of ripe grapes, green apple, and mild sweet vinegar. Best for classic sourdough loaves, baguettes, and whole-grain breads.

Live vs Dehydrated

Live starter: active and ready to feed on arrival. Ready to bake with in 24–48 hours.
Dehydrated starter: dried for a longer shelf life. Needs 2–4 days of feedings to reactivate. Great if you are not baking immediately or want to give as a gift.

Quick Comparison

	Wheat Starter	Rye Starter
Best for:	Lighter sourdough / focaccia / pizza / pastries	Classic sourdough / baguettes / whole-grain loaves
Flavour:	Tangy / vinegar / sour cream / wheat aromas	Fruity / ripe grapes / green apple / sweet vinegar
Texture:	Creamy / custard-like / runny to thick paste	Thick paste / peanut-butter-like
Origin:	Born in Australia, 2017	Poland, established in Australia 2014

Usage

Use 15–20% of your total flour weight as starter, or build a leaven first for extra lift. Our starters often double or triple within hours after feeding. Ready to bake with 24–48 hours after first feeding. Dehydrated starters may take a few extra days to reach full activity.

One More Thing You'll Need

Everything to get started is included in this set — the one thing to have ready at home is flour. For feeding your starter, use the same flour type as your culture — organic unbleached wheat flour for the wheat starter, organic whole rye flour for the rye starter. For baking, a good quality baker's (bread) flour is the foundation of most sourdough recipes. Not sure which flour to use? Our guide covers everything.

Sourdough Flour Guide – which flours to use for feeding, baking, and experimenting with your sourdough.

Ready to Go Further?

Bundle #3 – Beginner Baker Set – our most popular bundle. Adds a banneton, whisk, scrapers, and lame to everything in this set.
Oval Banneton – the next tool most bakers add after getting started. Shapes and supports your dough during proofing.
Add a Greeting Card – gifting this set? Add a personalised message card at checkout.

Helpful Guides

Step-by-Step Starter Feeding Guide – how to feed your starter correctly, with pictures.
Classic Sourdough Bread Recipe – our go-to sourdough recipe, step by step.
Sourdough Starter Maintenance FAQ – answers to the most common starter questions.

Banneton Shape Guide

Bundles that include a banneton give you a choice of shape:

Oval banneton: Our most popular shape. Produces an oblong bâtard using around 500–550 g of flour — a smaller, more manageable everyday loaf that slices evenly for sandwiches and toast. Fits standard bread bags and bread boxes easily.

Round banneton: Produces a classic round boule using around 700–750 g of flour — a larger loaf that's great for families, sharing, or a dramatic table centrepiece. Easy to slice in any direction.

Many bakers end up owning both — the oval for everyday loaves, the round for larger weekend bakes and gifts. If you're buying your first banneton and unsure, go with the oval — it's the one most of our customers reach for first.

Gifting This Bundle?

All our bundles make excellent gifts for home bakers — from first-timers to experienced enthusiasts. Each order is packed carefully and includes printed instructions so the recipient has everything they need to get started.

Want to add a personal message? Add our greeting card to your order at checkout — we will include it in the parcel.

For gift card options if you are unsure which bundle to choose, visit our Gift Cards page.

Getting Started

Once your bundle arrives:

1. Feed your starter within 24 hours of arrival (live), or store your dehydrated starter in a cool dry place and begin rehydration when you are ready — it keeps for up to 12 months.
2. While your starter activates over the next 24–72 hours, familiarise yourself with the tools included.
3. If using your banneton without the cloth liner, give it a light dusting of rice flour before first use. If using the liner, no preparation is needed.
4. When your starter is active and doubling reliably, you are ready to bake your first loaf.

Printed starter maintenance instructions and a sourdough bread recipe are included in the box. Our step-by-step starter feeding guide is also available on our website, and we offer ongoing support — just text us.