Tuscan Wild Sourdough Starter (15g)

Unlock the authentic taste of Italian baking in your own kitchen with our Tuscan Wild Sourdough Starter. Sourced from the picturesque countryside of Tuscany, this heirloom starter carries a legacy of flavor, allowing you to create artisanal breads with a character and depth you just can't get from commercial yeast. It brings an irreplaceable aroma and texture to every loaf, transforming simple ingredients into an extraordinary culinary experience.

Key Benefits

Authentic Tuscan Flavor:** Creates bread with a mild, balanced acidity and an elegant wheat aroma, true to its Italian origins. The flavor profile emphasizes the natural taste of the wheat rather than an overpowering sourness.

A Starter for Life:** With proper care and regular feeding, this single packet of starter can be nurtured and sustained for a lifetime, becoming a treasured part of your baking tradition that can even be passed down for generations.

Classic Artisanal Texture:** Produces loaves with a beautifully open, moist crumb and the thin, crispy crust characteristic of classic Italian breads like Ciabatta and Focaccia.

Incredibly Versatile:** While perfect for traditional Italian recipes, this robust starter is suitable for all types of baking projects, from rustic sourdough loaves and tangy pizza crusts to fluffy pancakes and more.

Complex & Rich Character:** This ancient starter culture develops complex flavor notes and a rich depth that elevates your homemade bread, giving it a professional-quality taste and aroma.

Key Specs

Origin:** Tuscany, Italy

Weight:** 15g

Flavor Profile:** Mild acidity with a delicate wheat aroma

Recommended Feeding Flour:** High-gluten bread flour (can be mixed with whole wheat flour for added complexity)

Ideal For:** Ciabatta, Focaccia, pizza, and all types of sourdough bread

How to Use

1. **Activation:** To begin, rehydrate your dried starter with lukewarm water and a small amount of high-gluten bread flour in a clean glass jar.

2. **Feeding:** Establish a regular feeding schedule, typically once or twice a day at room temperature. Discard a portion of the starter before replenishing it with fresh flour and water to keep the wild yeast healthy and active.

3. **Cultivation:** Within several days, your starter will become bubbly, active, and develop a pleasant, tangy aroma. Once it reliably doubles in size after a feeding, it is ready to use for baking.

4. **Maintenance:** To maintain your starter for a lifetime, continue regular feedings. For less frequent baking, you can store it in the refrigerator and feed it weekly.

Notes

"一包种子 可用一辈子"

(One packet of starter, usable for a lifetime)