Spelt Sourdough Starter - Made with Organic Spelt Flour

Elevate your baking with our Spelt Sourdough Starter, a naturally mild, nutty sourdough culture crafted from ancient organic spelt grain. With its delicate, slightly sweet flavour and gentle digestibility, this spelt sourdough starter offers a unique profile that is both wholesome and aromatic.

Ideal for bakers who value the quality of ancient grains, this spelt starter brings a soft, tender crumb to breads and supports a steady, reliable rise. Perfect for rustic loaves, artisan flatbreads, and more, our Spelt Sourdough Starter adds a subtle, natural charm to each bake, enriching your sourdough experience with the time-honoured goodness of spelt.

Enhance your baking journey with this organic spelt sourdough starter and enjoy the balanced, nuanced flavours of an ancient grain in every slice.

Please note the jar is not included but can be purchased with our starter kits and the image of the starter in the jar contains approx. 200g of starter at peak activity.

What’s included:

50g Live Active Sourdough Starter: Made with high-quality Certified Organic Spelt Flour from Shipton Mills, this starter is packed with flavour and vitality, ready to bring out the best in your spelt bread. Packed fresh in a food-safe, heat-sealed pouch and shipped ready to feed with a use-by date of 1 week from dispatch.

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5g Dried Sourdough Starter: A dried version with a 4-month-long shelf life — perfect for gifting.

Instruction Leaflet: A comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide that teaches you how to feed and maintain your starter, along with step-by-step instructions for baking the perfect loaf of spelt sourdough bread.

Why You’ll Love It:

100% Vegan-Friendly: Ideal for plant-based bakers, made with only vegan ingredients.

Made with Organic Spelt Flour: Spelt flour gives your sourdough bread a nutty, slightly sweet flavour and a light, tender crumb that’s perfect for spelt bread enthusiasts.

Perfect for Spelt Sourdough: Create flavourful spelt loaves with the distinct taste and texture that make spelt bread unique.

Easy to Maintain: Simple instructions make it easy to nurture your starter, ensuring it grows into a reliable, long-term baking companion.

Allergen Information:

This product contains spelt (gluten) and may contain traces of wheat (gluten) due to shared production facilities. Not suitable for individuals with spelt or wheat allergies, gluten intolerance, or celiac disease.

Additional Options:

Looking for variety? Check out our other listings for starters made with white flour, wholegrain, or dark rye to suit your baking style.

Please note: The live starters will be labelled with a use-by date of 1 week from dispatch or 4 months best before for dried. Please activate it before this time.

We offer a 30 day returns if you are not completely satisfied please contact us using the contact form.