Pasta Madre Sourdough Starter for Panettone and Pandoro, 100 g Starter with Flour for the First Feeding
Pasta madre sourdough starter brings a stiff Italian culture to your panettone, pandoro, bread and Roman-style pan pizza baking. Maintained at 43–44% hydration, this decades-old starter has lower acidity than traditional sourdough, making it a useful choice for bakers exploring these doughs.
The package includes 100 g of pasta madre, 100 g of panettone flour for the first feeding and maintenance instructions. The starter is freshly fed before dispatch; feed it again as soon as it arrives and follow the included care instructions. It is recommended for intermediate and advanced bakers.
Features
- Imported from Italy and maintained by an Italian pastry chef
- Stiff starter at 43–44% hydration
- Lower acidity than traditional sourdough
- Suitable for panettone, pandoro, breads and Roman-style pizza in teglia
- Includes flour for the first feeding and maintenance instructions
- Recommended for intermediate and advanced bakers
Specifications
- Product type: Sourdough starter
- Starter style: Stiff pasta madre
- Origin: Italy
- Hydration: 43–44%
- Starter quantity: 100 g
- Included feeding flour: 100 g panettone flour
- Other included items: Maintenance instructions
- Recommended experience: Intermediate and advanced bakers
- Initial care: Feed again as soon as it arrives
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I bake with this pasta madre starter?
This pasta madre starter is suitable for panettone, pandoro, bread and Roman-style pizza in teglia. Its stiff consistency and lower acidity offer a different starting point from traditional sourdough.
What is included with the 100 g starter?
The package includes 100 g of pasta madre sourdough starter, a separate 100 g portion of panettone flour for the first feeding and maintenance instructions.
Should I feed the starter when it arrives?
Yes, feed this pasta madre starter again as soon as it arrives. It is freshly fed before dispatch, and the included maintenance instructions guide its ongoing care.
Is this pasta madre starter suitable for a first-time sourdough baker?
This pasta madre starter is recommended for intermediate and advanced bakers. Its 43–44% hydration makes it a stiff culture, so it is best suited to bakers ready to maintain that style of starter.