San Francisco Sourdough Starter | Over 100-Year-Old Fisherman’s Wharf Heirloom | Dehydrated

Description

Bring over a century of San Francisco baking tradition into your kitchen with the Fisherman’s Wharf Sourdough Starter. This 100+ year-old heirloom culture was nurtured along the historic piers of Fisherman’s Wharf, where fishermen, merchants, and families relied on its tangy, robust loaves. Carefully preserved through generations, it carries the wild, fermented flavors that made San Francisco sourdough famous worldwide.

Ideal for bakers of all levels, this dehydrated starter produces hearty, tangy loaves with a crisp crust and tender crumb. Perfect for wheat or rye flour, it awakens with patience and care, rewarding bakers with flavors shaped by history, sea air, and time-honored techniques.

🌾 Why Bakers Love the Fisherman’s Wharf Starter:
– 100+ Years of Heritage: A living heirloom preserved from San Francisco’s iconic piers.
– Authentic Wild Yeast Culture: No commercial yeast — just naturally fermented wild yeast and beneficial bacteria.
– Versatile & Resilient: Excellent for rustic breads, pancakes, biscuits, and other baked delights.

📦 What You’ll Receive:
– 1/2 oz dehydrated sourdough culture (about 1 tablespoon)
– Instructions for care and baking

This starter isn’t just an ingredient — it’s a living piece of history. Once revived, it becomes a lively, bubbling culture that bakes loaves infused with the spirit of Fisherman’s Wharf: salty sea air, bustling kitchens, and over 100 years of baking tradition.

🍞 Bake with a Century of Tradition
Every loaf you create continues the legacy of this rare heirloom starter, connecting your kitchen to San Francisco’s past. Tangy, robust, and rich with character, the Fisherman’s Wharf Starter brings a true taste of history to your home.

Contains: Sourdough Starter Culture, Organic Wheat
Made in a facility that processes dairy.

The history behind each of our sourdough cultures has been passed down through generations, much like a story shared around the table. It’s a bit like folklore—rich with tradition, but not always easy to pin down. While we can’t always verify the exact details, every starter carries with it a piece of the past, lovingly nurtured and handed down from baker to baker.