Squirrelly Girl Sourdough Starter

A better way to start sourdough.

Squirrelly Girl Sourdough Starter is a real bakery-raised sourdough culture made for home bakers. We make getting started simple, so you can spend less time wondering what your starter is doing and more time baking delicious sourdough.

What's included:

• Real Squirrelly Girl Sourdough Starter culture
• Easy step-by-step activation instructions
• Simple feeding guidance
• Beginner-friendly sourdough resources

Your starter arrives dehydrated and ready to activate at home. Once activated and maintained, you can continue feeding and baking with it again and again.

We're here to help you get baking.

Follow the activation instructions and give your starter the time it needs to wake up. If your Squirrelly Girl Starter doesn't activate, we'll make it right.

Depending on the situation, we'll provide a replacement starter or a full refund.

Learn more about our Activation Guarantee →

How long does activation take?
Your starter typically needs several days to fully wake up and become active. Follow the included instructions and watch for increasing bubbles, activity and rise.

Is this a real live sourdough culture?
Yes. Squirrelly Girl Starter is a real sourdough culture that has been carefully dehydrated so it can be shipped conveniently and activated at home.

Is it good for beginners?
Absolutely. The activation process is designed to be simple and beginner-friendly.

Do I need special equipment?
Nope. You don't need fancy equipment to get started. A clean jar, ingredients, a little patience and your Squirrelly Girl Starter are enough to begin.

How much bread can I make?
Once established, your starter can be maintained indefinitely. You simply keep a portion of your starter, feed it and use it to make sourdough recipes.

Do you ship worldwide?
Yes! We offer free worldwide shipping on Squirrelly Girl Starter.

FREE Worldwide Shipping

Squirrelly Girl Sourdough Starter is shipped dehydrated, making it easy to send to sourdough lovers around the world.

Once your order is received, we prepare your starter for shipment as quickly as possible.

Orders received after 10 AM Friday through Sunday, and orders received on holidays, ship on the next available business day.

Because international delivery times can vary, please allow adequate time for your starter to arrive.