Celtic Sourdough Starter from Ireland, Over 125 Years Old

Bring a little Irish history into your kitchen with our Celtic sourdough starter, a family heirloom over 125 years old. Originally from Ireland and passed down through generations of our family, this active starter is ready for its next chapter with you.

For the past three years, since it came into Paula’s care, it has been fed organic King Arthur bread flour and organic rye flour. We cannot speak to every flour used through its long history, but we can share how we lovingly care for it today.

Make More Than a Beautiful Loaf

Start with a classic sourdough loaf, then explore sandwich bread, focaccia, dinner rolls, English muffins, and pizza crust. With suitable recipes, your starter can also become pancakes, waffles, crackers, and other delicious ways to use discard.

Feeling adventurous? Try a recipe for blueberry lemon bread, cranberry orange sourdough, or rosemary and roasted garlic. There is plenty of room to make this family tradition your own.

What Comes With Your Starter

• 2 tablespoons of active sourdough starter
• Detailed feeding and care instructions
• Paula’s favorite sourdough discard pizza crust recipe
• Links to step by step video tutorials and recommended support groups

A Tradition You Can Keep and Share

Follow the included feeding instructions to get your starter settled into its new home. Allow a few days of regular feeding before baking, and use its activity rather than the calendar to guide you. Refrigerator storage can help fit starter care around a busy schedule, with feeding and preparation still needed before baking.

Sourdough’s slow fermentation develops flavor and changes components of the flour. The finished bread’s nutritional qualities depend on the flour, recipe, and fermentation process. This wheat and rye starter contains gluten and is not suitable for someone with celiac disease.

A Thoughtful Little Gift

Tuck it into a holiday stocking for a curious cook or pair it with a jar, kitchen towel, and handwritten recipe for someone who loves to bake. With regular care, a little starter can become years of homemade bread and a tradition to pass along.

Domestic shipping is free. Due to the nature of this product, it is nonreturnable and may take several days to process and ship.