The Second Starter No fluff. No fancy packaging. Just a fresh start. Not every sourdough starter needs a grand entrance. Sometimes you just need a healthy, active starter to get back to baking. Whether your original starter was forgotten, contaminated, knocked off the worktop, or simply reached the end of the road, The Second Starter is your reset button. No weeks of growing a new culture from scratch. No unnecessary extras. Just feed it, wake it up and carry on baking. Perfect as an emergency replacement, a practical self-purchase, or to keep on hand just in case. What's included? Fresh, live sourdough starter, lovingly maintained for over ten years Reusable food-safe jar with lid Simple feeding instructions QR access to our recipes, guides and troubleshooting resources Why choose The Second Starter? Our live starter is made using nothing more than flour and water and descends from a family culture passed through generations of bakers in Cheshire. It arrives ready to wake up with a simple feed, meaning you'll be back to baking beautiful sourdough without the wait. No gift box. No ribbons. No fancy presentation. Just the good stuff. Ideal for... Replacing a neglected or damaged starter Keeping as an emergency backup Experienced bakers who don't need the extras Anyone looking for the most affordable way to join The Sourdough Cult What's in your starter? Just two ingredients. Flour Water No preservatives. No additives. No ultra-processed ingredients. Just nature doing what it does best. Important information Storage: Feed on arrival, or refrigerate if you won't be baking straight away. Travel: Your starter can safely travel for up to seven days after dispatch before it needs refrigerating or feeding. Allergens: Contains gluten (wheat). Shipping We offer free delivery to all UK addresses. Orders are dispatched within one working day and sent via a trusted courier service. Most orders arrive within 48 hours of dispatch. Delivery times are estimates and may occasionally be affected by weekends, bank holidays or courier delays.
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