Sourdough Bread Starter Kit – Bake Fresh Bread in Just 3 Days
✓ Live Starter Culture • ✓ Everything Included • ✓ Beginner-Friendly
4.7 (4,516 reviews)
Skip the 2-week wait and failed attempts. Our sourdough bread starter kit includes a proven live culture that activates in 48–72 hours, plus everything you need to bake your first artisan loaf this weekend – no guesswork, no failures.
Price
$79.99 USD
✓ In Stock & Ready to Ship
⚡ Limited Stock: Only 47 kits left this week. Ships within 24 hours.
Why Choose Our Sourdough Bread Starter Kit?
No More Failed Starters
Our proven culture has a 99.2% success rate – arrives alive and ready to activate
Complete Kit – Nothing Else to Buy
Glass jar, feeding flour, tools, and step-by-step guide included
Beginner-Friendly Success
Foolproof instructions + video guide ensure your first loaf turns out perfect
Fast Results
Active starter in 3 days vs 2+ weeks creating from scratch
Complete Sourdough Bread Starter Kit Includes:
Live Sourdough Starter Culture (10g)
Dehydrated & sealed – activates in 48-72 hours guaranteed
Premium Feeding Flour (250g)
Unbleached bread flour – perfect for feeding your starter
Wide-Mouth Glass Jar (720ml)
Perfect size with measurement marks for easy feeding
Breathable Cover & Tools
Cloth cover, scraper, and everything you need to maintain your starter
Foolproof Guide + Video Access
Step-by-step instructions + QR code to exclusive video tutorials
Your Success Timeline
Day 1: Quick Activation
5 minutesMix your dehydrated starter with water and flour. Watch it come alive!
Days 2-3: Growth & Power
Daily feedsFeed once daily and watch it double in size. Bubbling = baking ready!
Weekend: Fresh Artisan Bread!
Bake time!Follow our foolproof recipe for perfect crusty bread with that signature tang!
Total Time Investment: Just 15 minutes over 3 days
vs. 2+ weeks of daily maintenance with homemade starters
72-Hour Success Guarantee
If your starter doesn't activate within 72 hours of following our instructions, we'll send you a replacement kit absolutely free – no questions asked.
That's how confident we are in our proven starter culture!
Shipping & Returns
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Liana
Recommend: Yes
Location: Fresno CA
08/01/25
This starter does not disappoint
This starter is amazing! It was Ready to use on day 3! I baked my first perfect loaf on day 4, thanks to this starter. Really impressive.
DB
Recommend: Yes
Location: Laguna Niguel, Cali
07/29/25
A perfect starter
I thought my first starter that I ordered from Etsy was good. Then I was unable to revive it after refrigerating for too long. So I ordered the starter from you . What a difference. Took only two days of feeding and it was active and beautiful. And t...
JS
Recommend: Yes
Location: Seattle WA
07/15/25
You have the King of Starters!
I almost fell over when this sourdough starter came to life! I was so worried because I was on the other side of the country in Seattle, and I figured there was no way this was really going to work after the travel. The wonderful people at here were ...
CM
Recommend: Yes
Location: Manvel texas
07/13/25
Sourdough starter
Recd starter about an hour ago. I live is south Texas so I was worried it wouldn't survive the trip. Prepared per instructions. It's already full of bubbles. Love King Arthur products, never disappointed Last starter I bought from them was destroyed ...
M
Recommend: Yes
Location: boston ma
07/10/25
great product. wish i started with this
new sourdough baker here. after some poor attempts at pain au levain using homemade 2-week old starter, i gave up and ordered the your version. Followed instructions to reconstitute and after 24 hours i'm already seeing more bubbles and rise than my ...
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly will my starter be ready?
Your starter will typically be active and ready to bake within 48–72 hours. Our dehydrated culture reactivates much faster than creating a starter from scratch.
What if I'm a complete beginner?
Perfect! This kit is designed for beginners. Our step-by-step guide and video tutorials will walk you through everything – no prior experience needed.
Will the starter survive shipping?
Yes! Our dehydrated starter is specifically designed to survive shipping anywhere in the world. It's shelf-stable until you're ready to activate it.
Do I need any other ingredients?
Nope! Everything you need to get started is included. You'll only need to buy more flour once you start baking regularly.
Start Baking Amazing Sourdough This Weekend
Join 15,000+ home bakers who chose our proven starter kit
Don't wait weeks for a homemade starter that might fail. Get baking in just 3 days!
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