Dehydrated Sourdough Starter | Friar’s Ferment – Paris Peddler

Friar’s Ferment — A Heritage Sourdough Culture

Rooted in tradition. Crafted with patience.

Friar’s Ferment is a dehydrated sourdough starter sourced from a monastery in Sicily, where a sourdough culture has been maintained and used in breadmaking for centuries, with origins dating back as far as the 1200s.

This is more than a starter—it’s a living connection to old-world baking, shaped by generations of care, simplicity, and devotion to real food.

Once brought back to life in your kitchen, this culture becomes strong, steady, and deeply flavorful—ready to help you create beautiful, naturally fermented bread at home.

   What You’ll Receive:
• Dehydrated sourdough starter (20 grams)
• Simple reactivation instructions
• Guidance for your first bake

   How It Works:
Just add flour and water, and over a few days, your starter will awaken—bubbly, active, and ready to bake with.

   Why You’ll Love It:
• Shelf-stable and easy to store  
• Strong, resilient culture  
• Ideal for artisan loaves, rustic breads, and everyday baking  

The Story:
This culture comes from a monastery in Sicily where sourdough has been tended with care for generations. Rooted in a tradition that reaches back centuries, it reflects the quiet, intentional rhythm of monastic baking—where time, patience, and simple ingredients create something truly nourishing.

Baked goods made with Friar’s Ferment are part of The Tallow Tree collection, crafted in small batches with real ingredients and time-honored methods.