Sourdough Mate
Classic Organic Wheat Sourdough Starter Kit
Classic Organic Wheat Sourdough Starter Kit
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- 4.9/5 · 519 verified reviews
- 2kg high protein flour + tools
- One-on-one support & beginner-friendly
- 100% plant-based & certified organic Australian ingredients
- Active starter or we'll replace it!
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Our original white sourdough home kit is thoughtfully designed to help you bake beautiful, delicious loaves with confidence — even if you’re completely new to sourdough.
Inside, you’ll find all our essential high-quality tools, organic Australian high-protein white wheat flour, and easy-to-follow beginner guides to support you every step of the way. Plus, with one-on-one chat support, you’ll never feel stuck — we’re here to help you succeed from your very first loaf.
Kit Highlights:
🌻 Active dried wheat starter
Fast activating (24-hours) whole-rye starter made from 100% certified organic Australian stoneground flour.
🌻 2kg of high protein bread flour
Milled from hard wheat, perfect for achieving strong fermentation and a beautifully risen sourdough loaf.
🌻 Certified organic Australian ingredients
Unbleached, 100% plant-based. No additives, no fortification. Nothing else.
🌻 Premium essential tools
Purpose-built for sourdough, our tools are made from durable, natural materials designed to last for years — not seasons.
🌻 Beginner-friendly tutorials & video guides
Step-by-step instructions make baking simple - our guide on How to Make Wheat Sourdough Bread at Home — A Complete Beginner's Masterclass is available here.
🌻 One-on-one support
Personal guidance from our founder, Anh, to help you succeed every step of the way.
What's included in the kit?
What's included in the kit?
🌻 2KG of organic high-protein unbleached bread flour
🌻Natural cane proving banneton (round/oval)
🌻 Organic dried wheat starter
🌻Premium baker's lame
🌻 Danish dough whisk (33.5cm wooden handle)
🌻 Half moon bench/bowl scraper
🌻 Sourdough masterclass
🌻 One-on-one support
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should use this kit?
Anyone who wants to create artisan-style sourdough at home using organic, high-quality ingredients and tools.
Ideal for:
🌻 Beginners – Step-by-step instructions and video guides make baking wheat sourdough easy
🌻 Experienced Bakers – Upgrade your starter and tools for more consistent, flavourful loaves
🌻 Health-Conscious Bakers – Made with 100% certified organic bread flour, free from additives
🌻 Plant-Based Diets – 100% plant-based ingredients for wholesome, natural sourdough
Whether you’re new to sourdough or a seasoned baker, this kit gives you everything you need to bake soft, chewy, and naturally leavened wheat sourdough at home.
Why beginners should start with 100% white sourdough?
If you’re completely new to sourdough, it’s best to start with a simple white sourdough recipe. The dough is far more forgiving — easier to mix, stretch, and shape, and it rises more predictably while you’re learning. This is why our classic kit is geared towards beginners.
Looking for more? Shop our Deluxe Wheat Sourdough Kit, which includes additional wholegrain flour and extra tools.
Why we use stoneground whole-rye for our starters?
The reason is simple — It has a beautiful, fruity aroma and makes bread taste delicious! There are so many positives and some of them are:
🌻 Ferments & Activates Faster: Stoneground whole-rye flour contains more natural sugars and enzymes than wheat, helping your starter become active and bubbly more quickly.
🌻 Builds Strong Wild Yeast Activity: Encourages a robust and reliable fermentation, giving your bread better rise and texture.
🌻 Adds Depth of Flavour: Whole rye imparts a rich, slightly tangy, earthy flavour that enhances both rye and wheat breads.
🌻 Improves Dough Handling: Rye starters create a more extensible and forgiving dough, especially useful for artisan loaves.
🌻 Supports Nutritional Value: Rye contains more minerals and fibre than white wheat flour, adding a healthful boost to your sourdough.
Shop whole-rye flour to feed your starter.
Do you have a sourdough kit for Coeliacs?
Yes! Try our Classic Gluten-Free Sourdough Kit – Perfect for Coeliacs, FODMAP-friendly diets, and plant-based baking, this kit gives you everything you need to create soft, naturally leavened gluten-free bread at home.
Do you have a kit that includes a Dutch oven & extra bread flour?
Yes! We offer a Deluxe Wheat Sourdough Kit + Oven Bundle is perfect for bakers who want premium tools, extra high-protein flour, and everything needed to create bakery-style sourdough right in their own kitchen.
Buying as a gift?
Buying as a gift?
Add a Gift Box & Custom Message — leave your special note at checkout and we'll include it inside the gift box, which is shipped discreetly in a plain brown box.
Banneton Measurements
Banneton Measurements
Small oval:
Internal 22cm length x 13.5cm width x 8cm height (holds up to 850g dough)
Small round:
Internal 18cm diameter x 8cm deep internal (holds up to 850g dough)
Medium oval:
Internal 26cm length x 14.5cm width x 8cm height (holds up to 950g dough)
Medium round:
Internal 20cm diameter x 8cm deep internal (holds up to 950g dough)
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
Same or Next Day Dispatch
Same or Next Day Dispatch
Most orders are processed as quickly as possible from our warehouse on the Mornington Peninsula, with tracking details emailed to you on the same or next business day.
We exclusively use Australia Post for all deliveries, as they offer the most reliable service. Shipping rates are calculated and displayed at checkout.
You can find more details on our Shipping Information page.
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We’re an online store, and while all our items are carefully packed and shipped from our Mount Martha warehouse, we’re not set up for in-store pick-up at this time. We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
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Got a Question?
We’d love to help! Just reach out to us through our website chat.
Everything about this starter kit impressed me from the moment it arrived. The selection of items is spot on, and the instructions with videos are clear and easy to follow.
What really set this apart was the live chat support: quick, friendly, and genuinely helpful exactly when I needed it.
The real proof? My very first loaf was a huge success — I couldn’t have been more proud! I’m already working on my second, and I can honestly say this kit gave me the confidence and tools to make sourdough baking a regular part of my life.
Highly recommend to anyone curious about sourdough. You won’t regret it!
I’ve tried to get into sourdough before but never followed through and never gotten to the actual making a loaf part. With sourdough mate I got there after just a day haha. Fab instructions and process, all the equipment I needed, and so I felt ready and empowered, as cheesy as that sounds.
All beautiful quality ingredients and came very quickly. Can't wait to get started!
I just pulled my very first sourdough bread out of the oven, and it looks and tastes amazing! Everything you need comes in the starter kit, the instructions and videos are super clear, and the starter flakes were active in less than 24 hours! Can’t wait to try more recipes :p
Thanks mate!
Got this for my friend who just started making sourdough and she LOVED IT. Particularly loved that the cloth bag is cotton because it's actually so hard to find one that's not polyester! All essentials in this pack make it so easy to start your sourdough journey.
Love love love. The best start to my sourdough making
It’s been great discovering Sour Dough Mate.
The products are quality, fast delivery and no fuss.
The videos are a pleasure to watch and have simple instructions that have supported me to finally being successful at making sour dough bread.
Thank you.
I haven't tried this yet, but the package arrived in a timely manner with all the necessary ingredients and tools to make sourdough at home. This is my semester-break project, ao we'll soon learn how it all goes.
I was very impressed with the prompt delivery and great quality products. I will definitely recommend you guys. Thank you thank you thank you!
I recently purchased a starter kit because I was sick of paying almost $10 for a loaf of average sourdough from my local bakery. After following the simple instructions my starter was ready to use within 24 hours. The websites step-by-step guide on how to bake a basic loaf of sourdough has helped me make over 10 gorgeous loaves in the last week and a half. I haven’t had one failure or misstep and have basically made my money back! All while enjoying beautiful bread with my friends and family.