Dehydrated Sourdough Starter
Meet Bertha, the heart of Wild Crumb.
Bertha is my mature, dehydrated sourdough starter, carefully dried to preserve years of flavor, strength, and baking tradition. Once revived, she'll become your faithful baking companion, ready to help you create beautiful artisan sourdough bread, bagels, pizza crust, cinnamon rolls, pancakes, cookies, and so much more.
Whether you're just beginning your sourdough journey or you're an experienced baker looking for a dependable starter, Bertha makes it easy to bring authentic sourdough baking into your kitchen.
Each package includes:
Dehydrated Wild Crumb sourdough starter ("Bertha")
Easy-to-follow revival instructions
Ongoing feeding and maintenance guide
Tips to help your starter thrive
With proper care, Bertha can be kept alive indefinitely—becoming part of your own family's baking traditions for years to come.