Paper tea package with a green and white label from Emma Magnolia on a dark stone surface
Barbara’s Sourdough Starter
Barbara’s Sourdough Starter
Two jars of sourdough with labels on a black stand against a tiled wall background
Barbara’s Sourdough Starter
sourdough bread proofing
Barbara’s Sourdough Starter
Two loaves of bread with a decorative pattern on a cooling rack.
Barbara’s Sourdough Starter
Assorted sourdough breads including rolls, buns, and cinnamon buns on a wooden surface.
Paper tea package with a green and white label from Emma Magnolia on a dark stone surface
Barbara’s Sourdough Starter
Barbara’s Sourdough Starter
Two jars of sourdough with labels on a black stand against a tiled wall background
Barbara’s Sourdough Starter
sourdough bread proofing
Barbara’s Sourdough Starter
Two loaves of bread with a decorative pattern on a cooling rack.
Barbara’s Sourdough Starter
Assorted sourdough breads including rolls, buns, and cinnamon buns on a wooden surface.

Barbara’s Sourdough Starter

$12.99 USD
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Barbara’s Sourdough Starter 

Bring home the rich flavor and resilience of Barbara O’Neill’s 50+ year old mature sourdough starter—a cultured heirloom carefully maintained for generations. This dehydrated starter is easy to revive and perfect for bakers of all skill levels.

What You’ll Receive
 • Dehydrated Sourdough Starter (1 tbsp) - Barbara’s original, time-tested culture—ready to awaken in less than 48 hours.

Product Highlights
 • ✅ Authentic starter from Barbara O’Neill’s personal collection
 • ⏲️ Simple to activate and bake-ready in under two days
 • 🍞 Ideal for artisan loaves, pastries, buns, scrolls, and more
 • 🚚 Ships quickly and stores well until you’re ready to use it

 

A Starter With a Story

More than three decades ago, Barbara received this culture from a German woman living in Australia—a starter that had already lived in her family’s kitchen for generations. Barbara continued the tradition, faithfully nurturing it and teaching her children to do the same.

This is the very culture that has produced countless family favorites: raisin breads, cinnamon scrolls, hearty sourdoughs, soft buns, and more. Now, you can continue its journey in your own home. 

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