Bundle #1 - Sourdough Starter Bread Set

Sourdough Starter Bread Set Everything you need to craft artisanal sourdough bread at home. Choose between Organic Wheat or Rye Sourdough Starter Kits, available in live or dehydrated forms, each with detailed maintenance instructions and our step-by-step perfect sourdough bread recipe. The set also includes: Mason-type Sourdough Starter Jar (500 ml) with stick-on thermometer to nurture your starter Silicone Starter Mixing Spatula for easy feeding and upkeep Ongoing support to guide you through every bake Save by choosing the bundled set instead of purchasing items individually. Wheat Starter Details Choose live or dehydrated Organic Wheat Sourdough Starter, maintained with organic unbleached wheat (baker’s) flour from Wholegrain Milling. Creamy, custard-like texture, light cream colour, and characteristic tangy aroma with natural sour notes (vinegar, sour cream, subtle paint or nail polish aromas – all perfectly normal). Rye Starter Details Choose live or dehydrated Organic Rye Sourdough Starter, originating from Poland and re-born in Australia in 2014, maintained with organic whole rye flour from Wholegrain Milling. Thick, peanut-butter-like texture, light brown colour, and fruity, complex aroma with notes of ripe grapes, green apple, and mild sweet vinegar. Quick Comparison Wheat Starter Rye Starter Best for: Lighter-style sourdough / focaccia / pizza dough / pastries Classic full-flavour sourdough / baguettes / whole-grain loaves Flavour profile: Tangy sour notes / vinegar / sour cream / natural wheat aromas Fruity / ripe grapes / green apple / sweet vinegar / yeasty Texture: Runny to thick paste (depending on water content) / creamy / custard-like / soft and fluffy Thick paste / peanut-butter-like / airy Age: 9 years (est. 2017) 14 years (est. 2012) Usage: Add 15–20% directly in your dough, or prepare a leaven first for extra activity (recommended). Our starters often double or triple in volume within hours after feeding. Ready to use 24–48 hours after first feeding. Dehydrated version may take a few days to reach full activity. Contents of the Set 50 g live starter or 20 g dehydrated starter (option) Mason-type starter jar with stick-on thermometer Silicone starter mixing spatula Printed starter maintenance instructions Step-by-step perfect sourdough bread recipe Ongoing support Feed as soon as possible after arrival. Detailed instructions included. Everything in this set is designed to make sourdough baking simple, consistent, and enjoyable. Full sourdough tools and accessories are available in our store. For further help, check our Step-by-Step Guide on Starter Feeding with Pictures