Organic Dehydrated Sourdough Starter Culture – 154-Year-Old Portuguese Azorean Heirloom

Experience the taste of history with our Azorean Sourdough Starter (Organic Dehydrated) — a living heirloom that traces its roots to the island of São Miguel, Azores, and the early Portuguese settlers of Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts. Passed down through generations, this time-honored starter made its journey from the Azores to New Bedford, MA, preserving a centuries-old artisan breadmaking tradition.

By 1871, local newspapers celebrated New Bedford as an “Eden-like city by the sea,” where Portuguese culture and cuisine flourished — and this starter continues that legacy today.

Why You’ll Love It

• 🥖 Authentic Azorean Heritage: A 154-year-old starter that produces bread with a deep, tangy flavor and rich aroma — true to traditional Portuguese sourdough. 
• 🌾 Organic Ingredients: Made with Organic Unbleached Bread Flour, Organic 100% Stone Ground Whole Wheat Flour, and Organic Stone Ground Dark Rye Flour.
• 🌿 Naturally Fermented: Promotes healthy digestion, enhances nutrient absorption, and delivers that distinctive old-world sourdough character.
• ⏳ Easy to Activate: It comes in dehydrated form. Simply follow the included instructions brochure and your starter will be fully active and ready to bake within four days of regular feeding. 
• 🎁 A Great Gift Idea for the Baker in your life: Each packet comes with its own Brochure.

Active Starter created from one of these Packets can Keep you Going for a Lifetime

Share the live active starter with friends and family. Keep a little active starter you don't use in a recipe, in your fridge, and reactivate anytime with flour and water. 

A Taste of Portuguese Heritage

Bring a piece of the Azores to your home kitchen. Our Azorean Sourdough Starter connects you to generations of Portuguese bakers who brought warmth, flavor, and community to every loaf.

Perfect for artisan bread, rolls, pancakes, or any sourdough creation — this heirloom culture tells a story in every rise.