About Us
Welcome to The Sourdough Labs – your trusted home for all things sourdough. We specialise in premium sourdough starters and kits, offering a carefully curated range designed to help every baker – from complete beginners to seasoned pros – create truly artisan sourdough bread from scratch.
At The Sourdough Labs, our journey began in a chemistry lab and ended up in the kitchen, where science meets artisanal craft. Driven by curiosity and a love for experimentation, I began my sourdough adventure while pursuing a PhD in chemical engineering. Like many, I sought solace and creativity during the pandemic, turning hobbies into passions—particularly baking sourdough. But finding a robust, active sourdough starter proved more challenging than anticipated, with many store-bought starters lacking vigor and consistency.
Refusing to settle, I transformed my kitchen into a personal laboratory, meticulously capturing and cultivating wild yeasts. Over the past five years, I’ve honed my process, testing countless variables to ensure that every starter is resilient, vibrant, and brimming with flavour. Today, I’m proud to share Steve the Sourdough Starter—a mild yet robust culture with a hint of sweetness that adapts beautifully to any recipe, from a quick bake to a long, flavorful ferment.
With a pinch of patience and a dash of care, Steve is designed to be your steadfast companion in the kitchen, flourishing with any flour and producing beautifully bubbling doughs that bring homemade sourdough to life.
Our collection includes a diverse selection of live & dried sourdough cultures, including classic white, wholemeal, rye, and even heritage grain starters, each nurtured and ready to bring your baking to life. Whether you're after a robust, tangy flavour or a milder, more versatile starter, we’ve got the perfect match for your kitchen.
At The Sourdough Labs, we use only the finest natural ingredients, and every starter is handcrafted in the UK to ensure quality, authenticity, and consistency. Alongside our starters, you’ll find essential baking tools, step-by-step guides, and expert tips to support your sourdough success.
Join the growing community of home bakers across the UK discovering the joy of sourdough with The Sourdough Labs – where flavour, tradition, and science rise together.
Mission Statement:
At The Sourdough Labs, we believe that baking should be as joyful and fulfilling as it is flavourful. By combining scientific precision with a love for artisanal craft, we aim to provide home bakers with a starter that’s reliable, adaptable, and full of character. Our commitment to quality and resilience means each batch of Steve the Sourdough Starter arrives ready to thrive in your kitchen, helping you create lasting sourdough memories.
Health and Safety:
Our Commitment to Quality and Sustainability
- UK Legislation: We are fully registered with our local authority and operate under a certified HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) plan. The Sourdough Labs proudly holds a 5-star food hygiene rating, reflecting our dedication to meeting and exceeding all regulatory standards.
- Eco-Friendly Packaging: All food packaging is rigorously certified by the FPA and is fully recyclable. Starters are packed in food-grade, heat-sealed pouches, then placed in protective packaging to ensure safe transportation.
- Freshness Guaranteed: Each starter is labelled with a use-by date of 1 week from dispatch (2 months for dried), so you can be confident in its quality upon arrival. Please activate as soon as possible after you receive it as the hungrier it is, the longer it takes to build up.
- Storage Method: Room Temperature
- Hermetically Sealed Product
- Allergens: WHEAT flour (GLUTEN)
