Black Death Sourdough Starter - Extra Sour | Organic Rye

$7.99 USD

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Free 1-year replacement on every starter

Personal support on every order

Fermentation this dark shouldn't be legal.

Unleash the dark arts of baking with Black Death, a ferociously sour, battle-hardened sourdough starter. This is not your grandma's starter. It's a gothic relic of wild yeast madness, built for bold crusts, deep tang, and bread with attitude.

To achieve the signature darkness that Black Death is known for, use rye or pumpernickel-based bread recipes for best results. This starter is also highly versatile and works well with any type of flour, making it easy to incorporate into your favorite traditional sourdough recipes.

What's included:

Gently dehydrated organic sourdough starter
Step-by-step activation guide with recipes
Free 1-year replacement warranty
Personal support. Message me anytime, I usually reply within minutes

Perfect for: dark rye loaves, pumpernickel, rustic boules, bread bowls, and any recipe where you want maximum sour and serious crust.

Your starter arrives dehydrated and ready to activate whenever you choose. No rush, it has a long shelf life and will be waiting for you.

What is in the package

An organic gently dehydrated sourdough starter, a step-by-step activation guide with recipes, and personal support from Great Grandma's Sourdough whenever you need a hand.

How long until I can bake?

Dehydrated starters typically become fully active within 3 to 5 days. Follow the rehydration instructions and expect a bubbly, bake-ready starter in about 5 days. There is no rush to start on arrival, because dehydrated starter is shelf-stable.

Shipping and delivery

Orders are typically processed within 1 to 2 business days. Most U.S. orders arrive 3 to 7 business days after shipment, and international orders usually arrive in 10 to 20 days depending on the country. Standard U.S. shipping is free. Delivery times are estimates and cannot be guaranteed.

Our 1-year replacement warranty

Every starter includes a free 1-year replacement warranty. If it doesn't thrive after you follow the guide, message us and we will replace it.

Questions bakers ask

How long does it take to activate this sourdough starter?

Dehydrated starters typically become fully active within 3 to 5 days. Follow the step-by-step guide that comes with your order and expect a bubbly, bake-ready starter in about 5 days.

Can I wait to activate my starter?

Yes. Dehydrated starters are shelf-stable and can sit in your pantry for months, even longer, until you are ready to activate.

How long does shipping take?

Orders are typically processed within 1 to 2 business days. Most U.S. orders arrive 3 to 7 business days after shipment, and international orders usually arrive in 10 to 20 days depending on the country. Standard U.S. shipping is free, and upgraded tracked shipping is available at checkout. Delivery times are estimates and cannot be guaranteed.

Do you ship to my country?

We have sold to bakers in 70 countries and offer to sell to 200+ countries and territories. Dehydrated starters are lightweight and shelf-stable, which makes them the best choice for international orders.

What does the 1-year replacement warranty cover?

Every starter comes with our free 1-year replacement warranty. If your starter doesn't thrive after you follow the activation guide, message us and we will replace it.

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Shipping was fast and she includes specific, easy to follow directions. I am excited to get it going!

Been using the starter for weeks now and it is absolutely wonderful!

This starter is a beast. It’s so bubbly and active even when I place it in the fridge. Baked with it and the results are amazing.

Shipping was quick! Starters are easy to rehydrate and use with the directions included. I am so happy I bought it!

I've only been baking sourdough for about three months, so take this with a grain of salt (Or 10g of salt!)! I got my first starter from a local woman and I started making bread and it was good bread. I wanted to branch out into rye and add more sourness, so I ordered the Black Death Starter. It rehydrated vey well and quickly, and I was so excited I baked my first loaf on, I believe, the 7th day. I REALLY believe that was the best bread I'VE ever made and maybe the best bread I've ever tasted!
I am rehydrating the Egyptian starter now and we'll see if the success continues!

Responsive seller and quick communication

Beautiful Starter, it is so far so good and I can’t wait to use it when it is the right time! Very friendly and it seems like she really is good to learn from! Great communication and very good advice! Thank you so much!

Top quality powder came in mail today. Well packed and thank you so much for sending it to us.

Awesome!! added to my "starter" collection :) Great Seller!!

Awesome!! Great starter!! Wil buy again!!

My starter I named Earnest was active and increased double in volume on day 2. I am hoping to use it to bake rolls in several days and hope the bread is really sour.

Fantastic service- brilliant product. Thank you

Wonderful business with great customer service. Starter arrived with instructions and makes wonderful loaves. Will purchase from them again if the need ever arises.

Love the products. Quick shipping. Excellent communication

Easy to follow directions and the starter is delicious!! I've already made a couple leaves with this starter and it has a wonderfully tangy flavor this fantastic in rye loaves.

Great name for a starter. I can’t wait to make bread using it. Glad it was the dehydrated form. I can hang on to it for a while. Came with good instructions.

This is the second back up starter that I'm saving. Thank you.

My first package got lost in the mail but they were so sweet and so fast with shipping me a replacement I’ll be recommending them to everyone i know!! I can’t wait to try my starters