Bring the familiar tang and aroma of traditional sourdough into your everyday baking with this convenient, ready‑to‑activate starter. Made by combining organic white wheat flour with live, active sourdough cultures, this starter is fermented just like a classic homestead starter, then carefully dehydrated for easy storage and reliable results.

Activation is simple. Mix the starter with water and additional flour, and in just a few days it becomes active and bubbly—ready to use in breads, muffins, pancakes, waffles, and any recipe that benefits from true sourdough flavor. Clear instructions are included to guide you through the process, whether you’re starting your first culture or returning to a familiar rhythm. Once activated, this starter can be kept alive and reused indefinitely with regular care and feeding, just as generations of homesteaders have done. It’s a living ingredient that grows with your kitchen, adapting to your baking schedule and preferences over time.

Each package includes 2 tablespoons of dehydrated starter and instructions, made by a small, family‑owned business based in California. It’s a practical, approachable way to reconnect with traditional baking methods and add depth, character, and intention to the food you share.

To activate the sourdough starter:

• Pour the dehydrated starter into a glass jar or bowl. Add 2 Tbsp. filtered water and stir for about a minute, then allow it to sit at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
• Add 1 heaping Tbsp. of flour and mix completely. Let sit at room temperature for 8-12 hours.
• Continue feeding: Add 1/4 cup filtered water and 1/4 cup flour and mix completely. Let sit for another 8-12 hours.
• Repeat step #3 at least once a day (or twice daily, morning and night). Your starter will be ready to use once you have noticed it doubling in size, usually 2-4 days. (For more information, visit https://shesrootedhome.com/activate/)