Sourdough Starter Kit - Organic WHEAT (Dehydrated Wild Yeast)

Dehydrated Wheat Sourdough Starter Kit

Dehydrated wheat starter with wild yeast and natural lactic acid bacteria. Includes instructions and bread recipe.

This is a genuine wheat starter in powdered form, not a live culture. Born in Australia in 2017 and maintained with organic unbleached wheat (baker’s) flour from Wholegrain Milling, it has a creamy, custard-like texture and a light cream colour. Once rehydrated, it develops the characteristic tangy wheat aromas, with natural sour notes reminiscent of vinegar and sour cream (the subtle paint or nail polish aromas are perfectly normal in wheat starters).

Each batch is fermented for 48 hours, then gently dried in a low-temperature dehydrator, crushed, and ground into a fine powder. This gives the starter a long shelf life while retaining all the natural yeasts and lactic acid bacteria. After rehydration, the starter is ready to use within 48 to 72 hours, though a few feedings may be needed to reach full activity.

It works best in lighter-style sourdough, pizza, focaccia, and soft pastry doughs such as cinnamon rolls or croissants. Use 15 to 20 percent directly in your dough, or build a leaven for extra lift. After activation, it often doubles or triples within hours.

This is the same starter we use ourselves, maintained year-round for consistent performance.

What’s included

• 20 g dehydrated wheat sourdough starter
• Printed starter maintenance instructions
• Step-by-step sourdough bread recipe
• Ongoing support if needed

Feed within 12 months of the packing date. Feed as soon as possible after arrival to kickstart activity - it will take a few days until it's ready to use in a recipe.

Everything is designed to make your first bake simple and successful. Full sourdough tools and accessories are available in our store.