109+ Year Old Organic Transylvanian Sourdough Starter

Our story begins not in a factory, but on a rugged, misty morning in 1916, in a small village in the heart of Transylvania. While the world was at war, my great-grandmother did what generations before her had done: preserving life. She captured the wild, resilient yeasts from the Carpathian air and nurtured them with pure, stone-ground Romanian flour.

This wasn’t just a sourdough starter; it was a promise of warm bread on the table. It was a legacy. She named it "Vatra".

For over 109 years, Vatra has been passed down through our family. It survived harsh winters and celebrated countless family gatherings. It’s the secret behind the bread I grew up with—the bread my children now ask for by name.

Now, we are the guardians of this living heirloom. Our mission is to share its magic with you. We know the fear of a failed loaf and the frustration of a sluggish starter. That’s why we spent years perfecting the process of gently dehydrating Vatra, preserving its incredible power so you can bring it back to life in just 3 days.

When you buy our starter, you’re not just getting an ingredient—you’re receiving a piece of our family’s history and a promise: you will succeed.

📦 One or more packets of our 109-Year-Old Dehydrated Sourdough Starter
📖 Step-by-step activation instructions (grams & ml for European precision)
💬 Direct access to our family’s expertise for 1-on-1 support
✅ Personal guarantee of your success

💪 Centuries of Strength: Our 109-year-old culture is incredibly robust. It bounces back from neglect and ferments with a power that new starters can’t match.
🌱 Beginner-Proof: Its resilience makes it famously forgiving. Activation is simple, and our Success Guarantee ensures your first loaf is a masterpiece—or we send a new starter.
🍞 Flavor of History: The wild yeasts developed over a century create deep, authentic sourdough flavor that simply cannot be replicated.

📖 Step-by-step illustrated guide
💬 WhatsApp support anytime
⏳ Active in 3 days
✅ Beginner-friendly, over 95% succeed

🗓 Usually 3–5 days after reactivation
🫧 Starter is ready when it doubles in 4–6 hours after feeding, has lots of bubbles, and smells pleasantly sour
💧 Passes the float test (drop in water)

Indicative schedule:

• Day 1 → Rehydrate
  
• Day 2–3 → Daily feedings
  
• Day 4+ → Continue feeding if needed until starter shows the above signs
  

No mistakes—each starter has its own rhythm. Most clients succeed on the first attempt within 3–5 days.

📦 Dry starter → up to 24 months in a cool, dark place
❄️ Activated starter → fridge: feed 1x/week
🌡️ Frequent baker → room temperature: feed daily
💪 Easy to refresh even after a few forgotten days
✨ No stress: yeast is alive and forgiving

🚚 Mail delivery in 7–10 business days, directly to your mailbox
🎁 Free shipping on all orders
💳 Secure online payment
✨ 99% of orders arrive on time

✅ Damaged or incomplete products: contact us, we will resolve it
⏳ 14 days to reach out via email silviu@maiafermentata.ro or WhatsApp
🚫 For food safety, starter cannot be returned after opening
✨ Quick and hassle-free solution guaranteed