Beginner-Friendly Sourdough Starter Bundle #3

Description

Beginner Sourdough Baker Set

Everything you need to start baking artisanal sourdough at home.

Choose between Organic Wheat or Rye Sourdough Starter Kits, available in live or dehydrated forms, each with detailed maintenance instructions and our step-by-step perfect sourdough bread recipe.

This set also includes:

• Bread Proofing Basket (Round or Oval) – handcrafted from Indonesian rattan with linen cover, perfect for proofing sourdough
• Mason-type Sourdough Starter Jar (500 ml) with stick-on thermometer to maintain ideal 20–25°C conditions
• Silicone Starter Mixing Spatula for easy feeding and upkeep
• Danish Dough Whisk – effortlessly mix ingredients in minutes
• Stainless Steel Bench Scraper – shape and cut dough with ease
• Silicone Bowl Scraper – for efficient dough handling and cleanup
• Bread Scoring Lame with Razor Blades – create professional scoring patterns

With ongoing support, this set is more than tools – it’s a complete solution for beginners to confidently bake sourdough bread. Save by choosing the bundle instead of buying items individually.

Wheat Starter Details

Choose live or dehydrated Organic Wheat Sourdough Starter, maintained with organic unbleached wheat (baker’s) flour from Wholegrain Milling. Creamy, custard-like texture, light cream colour, and tangy aroma with natural sour notes (vinegar, sour cream, subtle paint or nail polish aromas – all perfectly normal).

Rye Starter Details

Choose live or dehydrated Organic Rye Sourdough Starter, originating from Poland and re-born in Australia in 2014, maintained with organic whole rye flour from Wholegrain Milling. Thick, peanut-butter-like texture, light brown colour, and fruity aroma with notes of ripe grapes, green apple, and mild sweet vinegar.

Quick Comparison

	Wheat Starter	Rye Starter
Best for:	Lighter-style sourdough / focaccia / pizza dough / pastries	Classic full-flavour sourdough / baguettes / whole-grain loaves
Flavour profile:	Tangy sour notes / vinegar / sour cream / natural wheat aromas	Fruity / ripe grapes / green apple / sweet vinegar / yeasty
Texture:	Runny to thick paste (depending on water content) / creamy / custard-like / soft and fluffy	Thick paste / peanut-butter-like / airy
Age:	9 years (est. 2017)	14 years (est. 2012)

Usage:

Add 15–20% directly in your dough, or prepare a leaven first for extra activity (recommended). Our starters often double or triple in volume within hours after feeding. Ready to use 24–48 hours after first feeding. Dehydrated version may take a few days to reach full activity.

Contents of the Set

• 50 g live starter or 20 g dehydrated starter (option)
• Bread proofing basket – round or oval
• Mason-type starter jar with stick-on thermometer
• Silicone starter mixing spatula
• Stainless steel bench scraper
• Silicone bowl scraper
• Bread scoring lame with razor blades
• Danish dough whisk
• Printed starter maintenance instructions
• Step-by-step perfect sourdough bread recipe
• Ongoing support

Feed as soon as possible after arrival. Detailed instructions included.

Everything in this set is designed to make sourdough baking simple, consistent, and enjoyable. Full sourdough tools and accessories are available in our store.

For further help, check our
Step-by-Step Guide on Starter Feeding with Pictures

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