Sourdough Starters & Kits

Your Bubbling Adventure Awaits

Some kids have pets, we have pet sourdough. In Adair’s kitchen, sourdough isn’t just bread; it’s a bubbly, living friend she’s nurtured from flour and water. 

We offer everything from dehydrated starters to fresh, ready-to-bake cultures and complete kits. Get ready to whip up bread with flavour and character that only a lively starter can give.

Lovingly tended each day, brings complex flavours and perfect crumb to every loaf

Benefits of Sourdough

Easier to Digest: The fermentation process helps break down gluten, which can make sourdough gentler on the stomach compared to regular bread.

Nutritious & Flavorful: Prolonged fermentation often means higher mineral and vitamin bioavailability, and a richer, tangy flavor you just can’t get from store-bought loaves.

Fewer Ingredients, More Love: You won’t find any preservatives or additives—just flour, water, salt, and the natural yeasts that give your bread its unique personality.

Hands-On Fun: Baking sourdough is like having a little science experiment in your kitchen! Watching your starter bubble and your dough rise can be downright mesmerizing.

Note: Most store-bought sourdough (especially from big grocery stores) isn’t true sourdough, it’s regular bread with flavouring and doesn’t have these amazing benefits!

Sourdough Starters and Kits

Dehydrated Sourdough Starter

This shelf-stable version is perfect for adventurers who want to bring their sourdough on the go or prefer a backup “on standby.” Rehydrating is a breeze—just follow Adair’s steps below. (Also a great option for shipping, gifting) Each package includes two individual starter packets.

Fresh Sourdough Starter

For those who can’t wait to start baking, Adair’s Fresh Sourdough Starter arrives active and eager to make magic happen. Feed it once you receive it, and you’re already one step closer to a hearty, crusty loaf. *Please contact us for same-day pickup as this bubbly goodness is ready to go!*

Sourdough Kits

For anyone who doesn’t want to race around town, gathering supplies. Each kit includes your choice of starter (dehydrated or fresh), feeding instructions, and a rubber band to mark your starter’s height at each feed (so you can note when it stars to double).

How to Rehydrate Your Dehydrated Sourdough Starter

  1. Measure It Out: Scoop 15g (one clear package of dehydrated starter into a clean jar or bowl.
  2. Add Warm Water: Stir in 30g (2 tablespoons) of warm (not hot) water. Let the powder soften for 10–15 minutes.
  3. Feed the Starter: Blend in 15g (1 tablespoon) of flour (unbleached all-purpose or whole wheat works great). Mix gently until it’s a paste-like consistency.
  4. Cover & Rest: Cover loosely with a breathable cloth or lid. Place it in a warm spot (around 21–24°C / 70–75°F) for 12 hours.
  5. Repeat: After 12 hours, feed again with equal parts flour and water (30g/2 tablespoons each). Stir and let it rest another 12 hours.
  6. Keep feeding: feed equal parts (by weight if possible) starter, flour and water. If it grow to too large a volume, you can discard ⅔ (use in a recipe below!) and feed accordingly. Every feed should have a 1:1:1 ratio of starter, flour and water.
  7. Watch It Bubble: Continue feeding twice a day, increasing the amount of flour and water as the starter grows. In 3–5 days, your starter should be bubbly, active, and ready to bake!

Basic Daily Sourdough Care (for Fresh OR Rehydrated Starters)

  1. Feed Regularly: Once your starter is active, feed it at least once a day if it’s kept at room temperature, or store it in the fridge and feed weekly if you’re not baking daily.
  2. Feed Equal Parts Flour & Water: Maintain the ratio (e.g., 50g starter + 50g flour + 50g water). Adjust these amounts depending on how much starter you need—just keep it consistent.
    1. Sourdough will quickly multiply, so “discarding” 100g of your old sourdough will keep you at the same amount. This doesn’t mean throwing it away! “Discard” is the part you use for recipes such as bread, pancakes, pizza dough, and more!
  3. Stir & Scrape: Mix well to aerate the starter, scraping down the sides of the jar. Then cover loosely so it can breathe.
  4. Keep It Cozy: Sourdough loves warmth, so try to keep it at room temperature in a comfy spot out of direct sunlight.
  5. Observe & Learn: Bubbles, rising volume, and a pleasantly tangy aroma are signs your starter is happy and healthy. If it ever looks or smells off, discard it and start fresh.

Detailed Sourdough Guide

The internet has already done an excellent job of this, so we aren’t here to reinvent the wheel!

TIP: A dutch oven is the traditional baking vessel of sourdough, but I find a bread loaf pan with aluminum foil achieves the same effect, and is perfect for slicing. More recently I discovered I could make perfect sourdough buns in the air fryer when my oven broke before I had a chance to bake my dough.

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