A little scoop of the mother starter that began it all 🍞
This 2oz ramekin (roughly 20g) of active sourdough starter comes straight from our in-home micro bakery’s mother starter — the same one that gives life to every loaf, roll, and cookie that comes out of our oven.
Fed with organic unbleached all-purpose flour and warm filtered water, this strong, balanced culture is ready to use immediately or to help you build a thriving starter of your own. Perfect for anyone wanting to bake naturally fermented sourdough the simple, sustainable way.
Whether you’re just getting started or need a healthy, active base for your next bake, this little jar is the easiest way to begin your sourdough journey — with a mother starter that’s been nurtured and baked with daily.
What’s Inside:
• 🍞 2oz (≈20g) of active sourdough starter
• 🚚 Ready to bake with or use to build your own mother starter
• 🌾 Fed with organic unbleached all-purpose flour
• 💛 Packaged in a recyclable ramekin for easy transfer and storage
How to Use:
Use it right away in your favorite sourdough recipe, or feed within 4 hours to build your own healthy mother starter at home. Once established, she’ll last you a lifetime with just a little care and attention.
Storage & Care:
Keep at room temperature and feed multiple times a day, or follow our No-Discard Sourdough Method to store in the fridge and feed weekly. Always use organic unbleached flour and filtered water for best results.
Pickup Details:
📍 Local pickup only.
Starter orders are available for pickup in Hollister, CA during our weekly bake days. You’ll receive a message with pickup details once your order is ready.
🚚 Shipping coming soon!
Exclusive Bonus:
When you purchase this starter, you’ll receive 20% off The Busy Bakehouse No-Discard Sourdough Method — our step-by-step digital guide to mastering sourdough the simple, sustainable way.
(Discount code and link will be sent after pickup confirmation.)
The Busy Bakehouse — where the oven’s always warm
*Due to the nature of this product, there will be no refunds for starter that does not thrive in its new environment.
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These hills are home. Where our daughters play, where our neighbors gather, where real food still matters. Every Friday, we bring handcrafted sourdough to families right here in San Benito County—because good bread should come from people you know, not a factory you don't.
