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title: "109 Year Old San Francisco Sourdough Starter Culture | Est. 1916 by our great-grandfather | Easy to follow instructions | Includes detailed instructions and recipe |"
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price: "₱2136"
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reviews_count: 7
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# 109 years of perfected fermentation Rapid doubling growth in under 5 hours Ready-to-use 2 oz liquid starter 109 Year Old San Francisco Sourdough Starter Culture | Est. 1916 by our great-grandfather | Easy to follow instructions | Includes detailed instructions and recipe |

**Brand:** generic
**Price:** ₱2136
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🍞 Bake the past into your future with 109 years of sourdough mastery!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 109 Year Old San Francisco Sourdough Starter Culture | Est. 1916 by our great-grandfather | Easy to follow instructions | Includes detailed instructions and recipe | by generic
- **How much does it cost?** ₱2136 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/618422708-109-year-old-san-francisco-sourdough-starter-culture-est-1916)

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- generic enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted generic brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
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## Key Features

- • **Fast-Acting Starter:** Watch your starter double or triple in mere hours—bake with confidence from day one.
- • **Beginner-Friendly Kit:** Includes Sofia, the liquid starter, plus detailed recipes and step-by-step video guides.
- • **Heritage Flavor Legacy:** Experience a century-old San Francisco sourdough tradition passed down through 4 generations.
- • **Trusted Family Guarantee:** Backed by a family legacy and satisfaction promise—if it doesn’t activate, we make it right.
- • **Versatile Baking Essential:** Perfect for breads, bagels, pizzas, pancakes, and more—unlock endless culinary creativity.

## Overview

This 109-year-old San Francisco sourdough starter culture, lovingly named Sofia, is a liquid-active heirloom passed down through four generations since 1916. Delivered ready-to-use in a 2 oz package, it rapidly doubles within hours and comes with detailed instructions and exclusive recipes, empowering both novice and seasoned bakers to create authentic, tangy sourdough breads and more. Trusted by thousands with a 4.6-star rating, it’s the perfect gift and baking companion for anyone craving genuine artisanal flavor.

## Description

desertcart.com : 109 Year Old San Francisco Sourdough Starter Culture | Est. 1916 by our great-grandfather | Easy to follow instructions | Includes detailed instructions and recipe | : Grocery & Gourmet Food

Review: Took off like a rocket! - Utterly amazing starter. Easy to follow, thorough directions produced great results. It’s fascinating watching it mature because it’s growing so fast it seems to double almost every time I turn around. I have yet to make bread with it but I did use the first discard for sourdough waffles… and even as young as it was it imparted wonderful flavor!
Review: Awesome starter! - I have only had one other starter which I managed to kill. Just so everyone knows that I am not an expert, (LOL).My first starter was a dried granulated culture which had to be reconstituted and cultivated for weeks. It did not produce a good loaf of bread until six or seven months. I managed to kill it this summer with severe neglect, and I am glad I did! I ordered Sophia from Heirloom Sourdough because I wanted to know if a liquid starter would develop more quickly. She was supposed to arrive on a Wednesday, but she arrived on Tuesday. My husband neglected to tell of her arrival until ten p.m. I was just too tired to deal with anything after the day that I had. Don't Judge! We have all had those kinds of days! I was afraid to be disappointed when I fed Sophia following the included instructions because of the delay. Surprise, surprise! Sophia doubled within five hours. I had to feed her one more time before going to bed that evening. In the morning, I noted that she had tripled during the night. So glad I use large starter jars or she would have been on the counter. I fed Sophia three times again that day! It was scary how quickly she would peak because my old starter never grew that fast. Sorry, I know I am rambling. The real point is that I was able to make a great loaf of bread on day three of receiving this starter. I live in the hot and humid South, I know that probably helps when the kitchen is 77 F with a humidity of 48%, but I am really impressed! Also, I grew up in the bay area and the taste of this sourdough is spot on with my memories of great bread ( you know the B word bakery?). I rarely write reviews, but I think this starter is the real deal for taste and also performance. I hope more people give this company a chance for an amazing product and their detailed instruction for use.

## Features

- Bake With More Confidence– A great sourdough starter is the foundation of your baking journey. Create delicious sourdough breads, bagels, pizzas, pancakes, and more.
- Over 100 Years of Flavor – Our authentic 1916 San Francisco family heirloom starter has been passed down for generations, delivering a rich, tangy flavor perfected over 109 years.
- Ready to Use Starter – Each order includes 2 oz of our liquid-active heirloom starter, lovingly named “Sofia,” along with clear feeding and care instructions.
- Beginner-Friendly Recipe Included – You’ll receive access to our personal sourdough bread recipe, complete with step-by-step instructions and helpful videos so you can bake with confidence.
- Perfect Gift for Bakers – Unique, meaningful gift for home bakers, bread lovers, or anyone starting their sourdough journey.
- Trusted & Guaranteed – Our family stands behind our sourdough starter; if it doesn’t reactivate successfully, we’ll make it right.
- Family Owned & Operated – Handed down through four generations, our family takes pride in sharing this authentic sourdough tradition with you.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B0CYP3NZ53 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,405 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #6 in Sourdough Starters |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,134) |
| Package Dimensions  | 4 x 4 x 4 inches; 4 ounces |
| Units  | 2.0 Ounce |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Generic
- **Item Form:** liquid
- **Item Weight:** 4 Ounces
- **Number of Items:** 1
- **Unit Count:** 2.0 Ounce

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Took off like a rocket!
*by E***D on January 12, 2026*

Utterly amazing starter. Easy to follow, thorough directions produced great results. It’s fascinating watching it mature because it’s growing so fast it seems to double almost every time I turn around. I have yet to make bread with it but I did use the first discard for sourdough waffles… and even as young as it was it imparted wonderful flavor!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome starter!
*by G***E on September 5, 2025*

I have only had one other starter which I managed to kill. Just so everyone knows that I am not an expert, (LOL).My first starter was a dried granulated culture which had to be reconstituted and cultivated for weeks. It did not produce a good loaf of bread until six or seven months. I managed to kill it this summer with severe neglect, and I am glad I did! I ordered Sophia from Heirloom Sourdough because I wanted to know if a liquid starter would develop more quickly. She was supposed to arrive on a Wednesday, but she arrived on Tuesday. My husband neglected to tell of her arrival until ten p.m. I was just too tired to deal with anything after the day that I had. Don't Judge! We have all had those kinds of days! I was afraid to be disappointed when I fed Sophia following the included instructions because of the delay. Surprise, surprise! Sophia doubled within five hours. I had to feed her one more time before going to bed that evening. In the morning, I noted that she had tripled during the night. So glad I use large starter jars or she would have been on the counter. I fed Sophia three times again that day! It was scary how quickly she would peak because my old starter never grew that fast. Sorry, I know I am rambling. The real point is that I was able to make a great loaf of bread on day three of receiving this starter. I live in the hot and humid South, I know that probably helps when the kitchen is 77 F with a humidity of 48%, but I am really impressed! Also, I grew up in the bay area and the taste of this sourdough is spot on with my memories of great bread ( you know the B word bakery?). I rarely write reviews, but I think this starter is the real deal for taste and also performance. I hope more people give this company a chance for an amazing product and their detailed instruction for use.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Get this for great sf sourdough taste
*by D***B on January 13, 2026*

Excellent product. I got the live starter going and it was doing really well. Unfortunately, I moved house in the winter, and it is not doing so well since. I think needs feeding more than I gave it during the move shenanigans. Nevertheless, get this if you want a good sf tasting sourdough. I lived there for 11 yrs and it has that distinct tang. Recommended.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-10*