{"product_id":"zuurdesem-starter-gedroogd-ambachtelijk-brood","title":"Dried sourdough starter","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDried Sourdough Starter – Bake Your Own Artisan Sourdough Bread\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover the art of sourdough bread baking with our dried sourdough starter. This living culture of wild yeasts and lactic acid bacteria is dried for long shelf life – easy to activate in 5-7 days – and infinitely reusable. Make your own healthy, flavorful sourdough bread with that characteristic sour taste – better digestibility – and natural fermentation without commercial yeast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat is sourdough starter?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSourdough starter is a living culture of wild yeasts and lactic acid bacteria used to leaven bread. Through natural fermentation, your bread develops a delicious sour taste – better texture and a crispy crust – and is more digestible than bread made with commercial yeast. The starter will live indefinitely if you feed it regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy dried starter?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLong shelf life – lasts for months to years when stored dry – easy to store – no refrigeration needed – perfect gift – ideal for beginners or as a backup – always available when you want to start. Dried starter is dormant and becomes active once you feed it with flour and water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eActivation and Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDay 1: Mix the dried starter with 50 ml lukewarm water and 50 grams of flour – stir well – cover with a cloth. Day 2-7: Discard half and add 50 ml water and 50 grams of flour daily – after 5-7 days you'll see bubbles and it will smell sour – now the starter is active and ready to bake bread with. Store in the refrigerator and feed weekly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose your desired quantity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried sourdough starter with wild yeasts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActivation time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-7 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShelf life:\u003c\/strong\u003e Months to years with dry, cool storage\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWant to know more about sourdough bread and how to get started yourself? Read our blog: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.natuurlijkgaia.com\/blogs\/inspiratie\/zuurdesembrood-wat-is-het-waarom-is-het-gezonder-en-hoe-begin-je-zelf\"\u003eSourdough bread: what is it, why is it healthier, and how do you start yourself?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natuurlijk Gaia","offers":[{"title":"5","offer_id":53207465296218,"sku":null,"price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":53207465328986,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"15","offer_id":53207465361754,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/6386\/3386\/files\/image_a088e502-aea4-42a3-b70f-31689add675e.png?v=1767092435","url":"https:\/\/www.natuurlijkgaia.com\/en\/products\/zuurdesem-starter-gedroogd-ambachtelijk-brood","provider":"Natuurlijk Gaia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}