Stoney's Sourdough Pizza Co Sourdough Starter — 1 oz Live Active Culture, Beginner-Friendly with Step-by-Step Instructions

Stoney's Sourdough Starter is a live, super-active 1 oz jar of sourdough culture shipped with clear step-by-step instructions so you can feed it and bake your first loaf at home.

Hand-cultivated by Stoney's Sourdough Pizza Co. in Kokomo, IN, this same starter powers thousands of pizzas and is packaged for home bakers who want to maintain a living culture. The jar arrives ready to wake up, with QR-linked instructions that walk you through feeding, maintenance, and a beginner-friendly loaf recipe. Whether you're new to sourdough or already bake regularly, the starter gives you a reproducible base to develop flavor and texture over time.

How do I revive and feed this starter when it arrives?

Open the jar and follow the included QR instructions to bring the culture back to active bubbling. Typically you'll discard a portion, add equal parts flour and water, and let it rest at room temperature until it doubles and shows bubbles.

• Discard-measure method explained step-by-step via QR guide
• Recommended flour and water ratios for first feedings
• Expected timeline for visible activity (usually 8–48 hours)
• Tips for troubleshooting slow or thin starters

What can I bake with this sourdough starter?

This starter is versatile: use it for sandwich loaves, rustic boules, pizza dough, pancakes, waffles, and more. The instructions include a simple sandwich loaf recipe so beginners can get a successful first bake quickly.

• Beginner-friendly sandwich loaf recipe included via QR
• Notes for converting commercial yeast recipes to sourdough
• Basic scoring and baking temperature guidance
• Suggestions for pizza dough and other sourdough-based items

How do I store and maintain the starter long-term?

You can keep the starter on the counter with regular feedings or refrigerate it for low-maintenance storage. The guide explains feeding frequencies, volumes to keep, and how to wake refrigerated starter for active baking.

• Room-temperature feeding schedule for frequent bakers
• Refrigeration instructions for occasional bakers
• How to refresh a neglected starter and revive activity
• Advice on jar hygiene and leak-proof storage

Is this starter suitable for beginners?

Yes — it’s packaged with clear, accessible instructions and a step-by-step recipe designed for first-time sourdough bakers. The culture is labeled “super active” so new bakers get reliable results when they follow the guide.

• QR-linked paper instructions for immediate setup
• Starter amount sized for easy upkeep and sharing
• Tips included to build confidence with each bake

Who is this for: Home bakers who want a living sourdough culture cultivated by a professional pizzeria, people learning sourdough with a straightforward starter-and-recipe system, and experienced bakers seeking a reliable base to develop unique flavors. The 1 oz jar and leak-resistant container make it easy to store, transport, or gift — ideal for beginners, apartment bakers, and anyone wanting to replace packaged yeast routines with a ferment-based alternative.

Ingredients

Wild yeast culture, Non-GMO Unbleached Unbrominated Bread Flour, Reverse Osmosis Water