{"product_id":"100-year-old-san-francisco-sourdough-starter-sofia-heirloom-sourdough","title":"100 Year Old San Francisco Sourdough Starter Sofia | Heirloom Sourdough","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Storied Starter for Modern Bakers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet Sofia, a dry-active sourdough starter with a rich history tracing back to 1916 in San Francisco. Named after a baker’s wife, Sofia has traveled four generations—from Sicily to New York to the iconic Bay Area kitchen—and now lives in your pantry as a ready-to-use starter. This heirloom carries the aroma of bread ovens, tangy notes, and the promise of new loaves that echo a decades-old craft. The packaging is designed to be long-lasting and gift-ready, making Sofia a thoughtful centerpiece for your baking journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e12 grams of dry-active Sofia starter, the base for your sourdough projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClear feeding and care instructions to reactivate and maintain the culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBeginner-friendly bread recipe with step-by-step instructions and helpful videos\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLong shelf life stored in the original packaging, ideal for gifting or backup\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGift-ready presentation that travels well and inspires baking moments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy bakers reach for Sofia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOver 100 years of flavor, refined through generations of family baking\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA versatile foundation for sourdough breads, bagels, pizzas, and pancakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReady-to-use format that reduces setup time for your first loaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTrusted family support: if it doesn’t reactivate successfully, we’ll make it right\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFamily-owned craft that celebrates tradition while welcoming modern kitchens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReactivation is straightforward: combine Sofia with water and flour, then feed according to the included guide. You may notice a gentle rise and a fresh, tangy aroma as the culture renews. The result isn’t a guarantee, but many bakers report a lively starter that creates open crumb and flavorful crusts when given time and warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What is Sofia starter?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Sofia is a dry-active sourdough starter, a 100-year San Francisco heirloom named after a family matriarch, shipped with simple reactivation steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What comes with my order?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: 12 g of dry-active Sofia starter plus care instructions and access to a beginner-friendly recipe and videos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Heirloom Sourdough","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57044532789630,"sku":"B0F6F9B2ZG","price":23.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/2935\/2830\/files\/heirloom-sourdough-sofia-starter-pack.jpg?v=1772913891","url":"https:\/\/boropantry.co.uk\/products\/100-year-old-san-francisco-sourdough-starter-sofia-heirloom-sourdough","provider":"BoroPantry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}