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product_id: 647213719
title: "400 Year Old History Black Death Sourdough Starter Culture - Active & Live Organic Sourdough Starter for Baking - For Artisan Bread, Pizza Dough, Waffles & More"
brand: "living dough"
price: "$36.28"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Living Dough"
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# 400+ years heritage 100% organic & live cultures fast & powerful fermentation 400 Year Old History Black Death Sourdough Starter Culture - Active & Live Organic Sourdough Starter for Baking - For Artisan Bread, Pizza Dough, Waffles & More

**Brand:** living dough
**Price:** $36.28
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🍞 Elevate your baking game with history’s most legendary sourdough starter!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 400 Year Old History Black Death Sourdough Starter Culture - Active & Live Organic Sourdough Starter for Baking - For Artisan Bread, Pizza Dough, Waffles & More by living dough
- **How much does it cost?** $36.28 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/647213719-400-year-old-history-black-death-sourdough-starter-culture-active)

## Best For

- living dough enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted living dough brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Pure Organic Power:** Crafted from 100% organic ingredients, delivering vibrant, live cultures that outperform dehydrated starters.
- • **Ancient Artisan Legacy:** Harness a 400-year-old Bavarian sourdough strain for bread with unmatched heritage and flavor.
- • **Versatile Culinary Magic:** Ideal for artisanal bread, pizza dough, waffles, and more—elevate all your baking creations effortlessly.
- • **Rapid Rise, Perfect Crumb:** Experience quick fermentation with consistent dough rise and a fluffy, aromatic crumb every bake.
- • **Beginner-Friendly Brilliance:** Simple feeding and maintenance instructions make this starter perfect for both novice and expert bakers.

## Overview

Living Dough’s Black Death Sourdough Starter is a live, organic culture with over 400 years of Bavarian heritage. This premium starter offers fast, reliable fermentation and rich, complex flavors, perfect for artisanal bread, pizza, waffles, and more. Easy to maintain and crafted from 100% organic ingredients, it delivers superior performance and a truly authentic baking experience that connects you to centuries of tradition.

## Description

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Review: Well Worth the Price! - Great starter and super easy to get going! Made a loaf 6 days after receiving the starter. Awesome flavor and texture. Perfect instructions as well. Thank you!
Review: Get one!!! It's wonderful! - I couldn't help but be curious about a long living starter! I decided to go with the oldest one. It shipped promptly, and arrived sooner than expected. It was well packaged. The seal on the jar was intact. When it hissed open I was met with a rich aroma. I got roughly 60 grams of starter and fed it at 1:1:1 with unbleached bread flour. Very quickly I was seeing activity and a healthy rise. There was lots of active bubbling to be seen! The first time around took about 6 hours to peak, give or take. Every 1:1:1 feeding after that had it doubling and then peaking in less than 4 in my warm kitchen. I fed it peak to peak 3 times before I baked with it. The first loaf turned out beautifully! The rise in the dough was quick and consistent. I did have medium rye for 1/6th of the flour and the rest bread flour, all King Arthur Organic Unbleached. The rye does get a faster rise, but this is my usual blend and this rose noticeably faster. The dough smelled heavenly. It did have its own distinct characteristics in smell. It was fascinating to see how this starter behaved in comparison to my previous starter. Even during the long cold proofing my loaf rose a bit more with this strain. Everything looked and felt good. Definitely had a distinct higher performance. I finally got my loaf into the oven. The oven spring on the loaf was very good! The crumb was lovely. Even though I served it before it fully cooled it was still fluffy and light. The bread had delicious and distinct aromatics! This starter certainly has character. I asked the seller about this strains origins and history. They responded quickly with some really interesting information! I was so jazzed to read about it. This strain in particular is in a European Sourdough Museum (Belgium, I believe) . I'm going to look into that museum to see if I can see what details their testing found. Since this strain has some early origin lore in Wales, I had to think of a proper name. Since legends say that's where Merlin came from, I felt I needed to honor that. Since I already have a strain named Sir Lanceloaf (Since I use King Arthur flour mostly) i had to tie it all together. As I watched the starter rising it occurred to me. I named it Excalibread. If you're even the mildest bit curious, or just starting your own Sourdough Journey, I cannot recommend this brand enough. I can't recommend this strain enough! It's a powerful and healthy little starter! I was so pleased with my loaf that I decided to let Sir Lanceloaf take a fridge vacation and I'll be maintaining Excalibread on the counter for the foreseeable future. It was such a great experience all around. So, allow me to be the little desertcart devil on your shoulder, add to cart!!!

## Features

- PREMIUM QUALITY: Experience the true art of sourdough baking with our live sourdough starter cultures. Our sourdough starters are made with organic ingredients and active cultures, it nurtures rich flavor, perfect texture, and a truly artisanal bread-making experience. Bake with confidence and enjoy the taste of tradition with each sourdough starter jar!
- BAVARIAN HERITAGE: Step back in time with this authentic Bavarian "Black Death" organic sour dough starter culture, originating from 1633. As the third oldest living strain of sourdough, it leavens fabulous bread associated with southern Germany.
- FRESH & ORGANIC: Discover the joy of artisan baking with our premium fresh sourdough starter, crafted from 100% organic ingredients. This active sourdough starter is perfect for bread, pizza dough, waffles, and more. This fresh, active starter sourdough yeast outperforms dehydrated alternatives, delivering exceptional flavor and results every time.
- AUTHENTIC FERMENTED CULTURE: Each organic sourdough bread starter is made from fresh flour and water, infused with a proprietary blend of live yeasts and carefully cultivated over time. Hydrated and ready to use, our sour dough starter jars offers an authentic baking experience every time, making it a great gift for bakers!
- EFFORTLESS BAKING: Our sourdough culture starter is easy to use and maintain, making it the perfect wild yeast sourdough starter for beginners and experienced bakers alike, an ideal gifts for sourdough bakers. With simple feeding instructions included, you can effortlessly cultivate artisanal bread with unique flavor and texture.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B0D47FLGW4 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,138 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #2 in Sourdough Starters |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,268) |
| Manufacturer  | Living Dough |
| UPC  | 198168103937 |
| Units  | 3.5 Ounce |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Living Dough
- **Cuisine:** Bavarian
- **Flavor:** 400 Year Old Black Death
- **Item Form:** Fresh
- **Number of Items:** 1

## Images

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## Available Options

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well Worth the Price!
*by A***R on January 26, 2026*

Great starter and super easy to get going! Made a loaf 6 days after receiving the starter. Awesome flavor and texture. Perfect instructions as well. Thank you!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Get one!!! It's wonderful!
*by R***L on November 10, 2025*

I couldn't help but be curious about a long living starter! I decided to go with the oldest one. It shipped promptly, and arrived sooner than expected. It was well packaged. The seal on the jar was intact. When it hissed open I was met with a rich aroma. I got roughly 60 grams of starter and fed it at 1:1:1 with unbleached bread flour. Very quickly I was seeing activity and a healthy rise. There was lots of active bubbling to be seen! The first time around took about 6 hours to peak, give or take. Every 1:1:1 feeding after that had it doubling and then peaking in less than 4 in my warm kitchen. I fed it peak to peak 3 times before I baked with it. The first loaf turned out beautifully! The rise in the dough was quick and consistent. I did have medium rye for 1/6th of the flour and the rest bread flour, all King Arthur Organic Unbleached. The rye does get a faster rise, but this is my usual blend and this rose noticeably faster. The dough smelled heavenly. It did have its own distinct characteristics in smell. It was fascinating to see how this starter behaved in comparison to my previous starter. Even during the long cold proofing my loaf rose a bit more with this strain. Everything looked and felt good. Definitely had a distinct higher performance. I finally got my loaf into the oven. The oven spring on the loaf was very good! The crumb was lovely. Even though I served it before it fully cooled it was still fluffy and light. The bread had delicious and distinct aromatics! This starter certainly has character. I asked the seller about this strains origins and history. They responded quickly with some really interesting information! I was so jazzed to read about it. This strain in particular is in a European Sourdough Museum (Belgium, I believe) . I'm going to look into that museum to see if I can see what details their testing found. Since this strain has some early origin lore in Wales, I had to think of a proper name. Since legends say that's where Merlin came from, I felt I needed to honor that. Since I already have a strain named Sir Lanceloaf (Since I use King Arthur flour mostly) i had to tie it all together. As I watched the starter rising it occurred to me. I named it Excalibread. If you're even the mildest bit curious, or just starting your own Sourdough Journey, I cannot recommend this brand enough. I can't recommend this strain enough! It's a powerful and healthy little starter! I was so pleased with my loaf that I decided to let Sir Lanceloaf take a fridge vacation and I'll be maintaining Excalibread on the counter for the foreseeable future. It was such a great experience all around. So, allow me to be the little Amazon devil on your shoulder, add to cart!!!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Healer traveler baker
*by G***N on January 2, 2026*

When my 900-year-old sourdough starter arrived, it was very watery and clearly hungry from its long journey. With a little patience, care, and love, I fed it faithfully and watched it slowly come back to life. After three days, it fully activated—bubbly, strong, and full of character. The reward was incredible. I baked the most delicious and perfectly textured sourdough bread, with a beautiful rise, crisp crust, and rich, deep flavor that only a well-aged starter can give. It truly felt like baking with living history. An amazing experience for any sourdough lover who values tradition, patience, and exceptional results

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*Last updated: 2026-02-13*