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product_id: 438690861
title: "Dehydrated Natural Sourdough Starter Culture"
brand: "bakerdale"
price: "$31"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Bakerdale"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/438690861-dehydrated-natural-sourdough-starter-culture
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# keeps alive indefinitely with daily feeding 100% natural flour & filtered water freeze for 6+ months storage Dehydrated Natural Sourdough Starter Culture

**Brand:** bakerdale
**Price:** $31
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🍞 Elevate your baking game with a starter that’s as timeless as your passion.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Dehydrated Natural Sourdough Starter Culture by bakerdale
- **How much does it cost?** $31 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/438690861-dehydrated-natural-sourdough-starter-culture)

## Best For

- bakerdale enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted bakerdale brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Clear & Easy:** Comes with precise, foolproof instructions so even first-time bakers can create artisan-quality loaves.
- • **Flavor Perfected:** Delivers a balanced, mild sourness that elevates your bread beyond typical homemade starters.
- • **Flexible Storage:** Keep your starter active up to 10 days refrigerated or freeze it for over 6 months without losing potency.
- • **Lifetime Starter:** Once activated, your starter lives forever with simple daily feedings—never buy starter again.
- • **Pure & Authentic:** Crafted with only natural flour and filtered water for a clean, additive-free sourdough experience.

## Overview

Bakerdale Dehydrated Natural Sourdough Starter Culture is an additive-free, easy-to-activate sourdough starter made from natural flour and filtered water. Designed for longevity, it can be maintained indefinitely with daily feedings, refrigerated for up to 10 days, or frozen for over 6 months. Ideal for millennial home bakers seeking authentic flavor and sustainable baking, it comes with clear instructions to ensure consistent, artisan-quality results.

## Description

desertcart.com: Bakerdale Dehydrated Natural Sourdough Starter Culture : Grocery & Gourmet Food

Review: Best sourdough starter I’ve ever used. - I can’t say I have any complaints. I’ve tried making sourdough starter on my own. Using store bought bread yeast, or just leaving a jar of flour and water out to ferment naturally. Every time I’ve done that the starter has a terrible taste, very sour, makes the bread taste more like lemons then bread. I end up throwing the bread out and the starter out. But this starter is very different. It activated in about two days. I used it to bake my first loaf of bread on day three. That first loaf came out kind of flat, more like a bagel then bread. But the second loaf came out perfectly! This starter has excellent flavor! Not too potent. Just a hint of sour. Takes longer to rise then store bought yeast but that is to be expected. I’ve baked two loaves of bread so far and made a batch of waffles. The taste is fantastic. So much better then the starter I’ve started on my own. I named my starter Frank because I knew a Frank who was an old guy who always looked grouchy but was actually a nice guy. That’s my starter. Frank. Frank is sitting on the counter right now bubbling away. He’s happy.
Review: Doesn’t work - Doesn’t work. Worthless

## Features

- Made with natural flour and filtered water only.
- Clear precise use instructions in the packet.
- Once activated, The starter can be kept alive forever if it is fed daily on a regular schedule.
- Active sour can be kept for up to 10 days in refrigerator without feeding.
- Active sour can be frozen when not used for 6 months or more.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09XQ1WK38 |
| ASIN  | B09XQ1WK38 |
| Allergen Information | Wheat |
| Best Sellers Rank | #119,341 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #38 in Yogurt Starter Cultures |
| Brand Name | Bakerdale |
| Container Type | Bowl,Packet |
| Customer Reviews | 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars (134) |
| Item Form | Liquid |
| Item Weight | 10 Grams |
| Manufacturer | Bakerdale |
| Manufacturer  | Bakerdale |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Product Dimensions  | 3.5 x 2.8 x 0.3 inches; 0.35 ounces |
| Specialty | Additive Free |
| UPC | 850007527143 |
| UPC  | 850007527143 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Bakerdale
- **Item Form:** Liquid
- **Item Weight:** 10 Grams
- **Number of Items:** 1
- **Package Information:** Bowl,Packet

## Images

![Dehydrated Natural Sourdough Starter Culture - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81ttJ8ochKL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What are the directions for using this?**
A: There is an instruction sheet in the package. It'sabout a teaspoon of dried sourdough starter that you re-activate with your flour and water. I used this to make Einkorn starter and am very happy with it. It took about a week to grow the first batch of starter. Jovial Foods has a great you-tube video to make your own from scratch. I was not that patient. It is a little pricy for what it is, looking back, I probably would have gone the Jovial way. Be aware, this is going to be a new family member that needs fed and watered. Happy baking.

**Q: Are there directions for recommended use in a bread machine?**
A: Not at this time. We will work on it for the future. Thank you.

**Q: How do you grow it in the winte?. Our house is between64 and 69.**
A: Use warm water (not hot). 
Keep the jar covered with only a little opening in the top. This should cause the sour to "sweat." The higher humidity will help with the fermentation. 
Once the sour is established and bubly, you may want to use cold water. Keep an eye on it and act accordingly.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best sourdough starter I’ve ever used.
*by A***R on July 10, 2022*

I can’t say I have any complaints. I’ve tried making sourdough starter on my own. Using store bought bread yeast, or just leaving a jar of flour and water out to ferment naturally. Every time I’ve done that the starter has a terrible taste, very sour, makes the bread taste more like lemons then bread. I end up throwing the bread out and the starter out. But this starter is very different. It activated in about two days. I used it to bake my first loaf of bread on day three. That first loaf came out kind of flat, more like a bagel then bread. But the second loaf came out perfectly! This starter has excellent flavor! Not too potent. Just a hint of sour. Takes longer to rise then store bought yeast but that is to be expected. I’ve baked two loaves of bread so far and made a batch of waffles. The taste is fantastic. So much better then the starter I’ve started on my own. I named my starter Frank because I knew a Frank who was an old guy who always looked grouchy but was actually a nice guy. That’s my starter. Frank. Frank is sitting on the counter right now bubbling away. He’s happy.

### ⭐ Doesn’t work
*by C***M on December 22, 2025*

Doesn’t work. Worthless

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simple to use, follow instructions
*by W***Y on September 5, 2023*

After two days of uncertainty due to minimal activity in my starter, I began to doubt its vitality. However, on the third day, my doubts were dispelled as my starter culture experienced significant growth, more than doubling in size. It turned out that it simply required a warmer temperature to thrive. Now, I'm back to baking a loaf every other day, thanks to its gradual development, which conveniently aligns with my schedule. This product has proven to be an excellent investment, offering both quality and affordability.

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*Store origin: NZ*
*Last updated: 2026-03-13*