{"title":"Backcountry Sourdough Starters","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"ishpatina-ridge-sourdough-starter","title":"Ishpatina Wild Yeast Sourdough Starter","description":"\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSourdough from the backcountry near Ontario’s highest peak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15g dehydrated | Makes 1 reusable sourdough starter | Made in Canada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatch 001 - Limited release (~100 units)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis sourdough was started on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAugust 24, 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A mix of flour and water was placed in the forest in the region near Ishpatina Ridge, Ontario's highest point, to capture wild yeast carried through the air in the boreal forest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThose same wild yeast strains are used in the development of this sourdough starter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you're baking with isn't just sourdough, it's bread that's shaped by a specific landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep in the Canadian backcountry, Ishpatina Ridge is defined by granite, forest, and tranquility. It's a challenging destination to reach that requires planning, patience, and skill. Read the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lodestarprovisions.ca\/blogs\/news\/ishpatina-ridge-ontarios-highest-point-trip-report\" title=\"Hiking to the top of Ontario's highest point, Ishpatina Ridge\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etrip report from my hike to the summit of Ontario's highest point \u003c\/a\u003eto learn more about this beautiful backcountry destination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis sourdough starter is designed to carry a piece of that experience into your kitchen, bringing the experience of being there into something you can make, smell, and taste. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat’s Inside\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15g of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edehydrated sourdough starter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (enough to fully revive and create your own bubbly, active sourdough starter to make bread)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQR code linking to instructions on how to turn your dehydrated starter into a living starter that's ready to bake bread with\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackaged in a food-safe pouch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Wild Origin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNear Ishpatina Ridge, Ontario\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironment\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoreal forest and granite ridges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild yeasts from the region added during production\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eH. uvarum \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003eM. pulcherrima\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlour source\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOntario-grown red fife wheat and white bread flour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRevive the dehydrated starter with flour and water over several days to build a fully active starter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce established, use it for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRustic sourdough loaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePancakes and flatbreads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-fermentation baking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOr as a unique, place-based gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull instructions are included via QR code and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lodestarprovisions.ca\/blogs\/backcountry-bread-recipes\/rehydrating-and-caring-for-your-backcountry-sourdough-starter\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Rehydrating and caring for your backcountry sourdough starter\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eon our website\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eliving culture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Once revived, it must be fed regularly and cared for like any sourdough starter, and requires care and attention to ensure it is grown in a food-safe way. Instructions for revival and recipes are included on the packaging and on our website.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lodestar Backcountry Provisions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48070519357685,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/2753\/7397\/files\/IshpatinaProductpage_1.jpg?v=1777338642"}],"url":"https:\/\/lodestarprovisions.ca\/collections\/backcountry-sourdough-starters.oembed","provider":"Lodestar Backcountry Provisions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}