Symbiota Dried Sourdough Kit

What is a Sourdough Starter? A sourdough starter is a mixture of flour and water that is used to make sourdough bread. It is made by feeding your starter equal parts of wheat flour and water, which is left to ferment in a clean jar.

The starter is then used in place of store-bought commercial yeast to leaven bread dough through the process of fermentation by wild yeasts. The starter also adds flavour, texture, and a unique aroma to the bread. Sourdough bread is made by combining the starter with bread flour, salt, and water to form a dough.

Rye flour, Spelt flour, all-purpose white flour and whole wheat flour can also be used to bake sourdough bread. The dough is then kneaded, shaped, and left to rise. After the bread is baked, the starter is used again for the next batch of bread.

Symbiota's dehydrated starter is ideal as a backup or gift, with a long shelf life.

What do I receive in my sourdough starter purchase?

- 1/4 - 1/2 cup of live sourdough starter (or dried equivalent)
- Step-by-step instructions for feeding and maintaining your starter
- Beginner-friendly sourdough bread recipe