Join The Sourdough Cult... With a Safety Net

Some cults expect blind faith.

We prefer to include a backup plan.

For over ten years, we've cared for the same live sourdough starter, feeding it daily with nothing more than flour and water. Originally passed down through generations of bakers in Cheshire, this living culture is now ready to become part of your kitchen.

Alongside your live starter, you'll also receive an emergency dehydrated backup, ready to revive if life gets in the way.

Because let's face it, accidents happen.

Maybe you forgot to feed it. Maybe it spent a little too long on the kitchen counter. Maybe it got left in a hot car. Or perhaps your well-meaning partner decided that mysterious bubbling jar looked ready for the bin.

Whatever the reason, your backup starter is quietly waiting in the cupboard, ready to save the day.

What's inside?

• Live active sourdough starter, lovingly maintained for over a decade
• Reusable glass jar with a rise tracker
• Emergency dehydrated backup starter
• Premium bread flour for your first feed
• Beginner-friendly feeding guide
• Easy sourdough recipe to bake your first loaf
• QR access to step-by-step guides, troubleshooting and FAQs

Why you'll love it

Unlike dried starters, your live starter arrives ready to wake up with a simple feed. In most cases, you'll be baking your first loaf within 24 hours.

The included emergency backup gives complete peace of mind. Store it in a cupboard and, if the worst ever happens, simply revive it and carry on baking. No starting again from scratch.

Our starter is made using just flour and water. Nothing artificial. No preservatives. No shortcuts. Just a thriving natural culture that has produced thousands of beautiful loaves.

Perfect for beginners, thoughtful gifts and anyone who likes having a Plan B.

The backup you'll hopefully never need

Think of it as bread insurance.

Tuck your dehydrated starter away somewhere safe and forget about it. With any luck, it'll never leave the cupboard. But if disaster strikes, you'll be very glad it's there.

Future you will be grateful.

A living gift

Every starter is carefully packed by hand in our signature gift box before being dispatched.

Sending it as a present? Simply leave your preferred delivery date at checkout and we'll do our best to make sure it arrives at the perfect time.

The live starter can safely travel for up to seven days after dispatch before it needs refrigerating or feeding.

What's in your starter?

Just two ingredients.

• Flour
• Water

No preservatives.

No additives.

No ultra-processed ingredients.

Just nature doing what it does best.

Important information

Storage: Feed your live starter on arrival, or refrigerate it if you won't be baking straight away. Store your dried backup in a cool, dry place until it's needed.

Allergens: Contains gluten (wheat).