1000-year-old Sweet Italian Sourdough Starter
$15.00
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The 1000-year-old Sweet Italian Sourdough starter is a legendary culture hailing from the Camaldoli Monastery in Tuscany, dating back to roughly 1012 A.D.. It is a living, continuously maintained blend of flour, sugar and water that produces a distinctively rich, often milder-tasting loaf with immense historical, cultural significance.
Sweet sourdough starter involves feeding it with sugar to reduce acidity and create a milder, yeast-forward profile ideal for desserts and enriched breads.
Key Facts & Care:
Origin: The monastery of Camaldoli in the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines.
Maintenance: Requires regular feedings with sugar, unbleached flour and warm water (78°F-85°F).
Feeding Ratio: Mix 50g active sweet starter + 50g water + 50g flour + 10g sugar.
Storage: Keep in the refrigerator for weekly use (pungent flavor) or on the counter for daily use (milder flavor).
Rejuvenation: If sluggish, feed daily with the feeding ratio until it reliably doubles in size.
