Sour Deaux Starter

Sour Deaux™ Sourdough Starter

Meet Sour Deaux™, our signature Cajun-named sourdough starter that brings old-world bread baking right into your kitchen with a little Louisiana personality. Whether you're brand new to sourdough or an experienced baker, this starter gives you a strong, reliable foundation for making artisan breads, focaccia, bagels, and more.

We offer Sour Deaux™ in two convenient options depending on your baking needs:

Dehydrated Sour Deaux™ (Long-Term Storage Option)

This version is perfect if you're not ready to bake immediately or want a starter you can store long-term with no maintenance required. Simply rehydrate, begin feeding, and you'll typically have an active starter in about 3–5 daysdepending on environment and feeding schedule.

This version can be shipped.

Perfect for:
• Beginners wanting a backup starter
• Bakers who want shelf-stable storage
• Gifts for baking enthusiasts
• Emergency starter backup
• Customers outside our local area

Dormant Sour Deaux™ (Refrigerated Starter)

This is a live, established starter that has been placed into a dormant state through refrigeration. With proper feeding, it can usually be baking ready in as little as 2 days.

Once active, you can:
• Keep it at room temperature for regular baking
• Store it back in the refrigerator between uses
• Maintain it with simple feedings

This version is available for local pickup only and cannot be shipped.

Perfect for:
• Bakers who want a faster start
• Anyone wanting a proven active culture
• Students from our bread classes
• Those ready to bake sooner

Why Choose Sour Deaux™?

• Established, strong culture
• Beginner-friendly
• Great for artisan breads and enriched doughs
• Created by a professional baking instructor
• A little Cajun personality in every loaf

Detailed feeding and care instructions are provided to help you successfully maintain your starter.