Every great enriched sourdough bake starts with a strong, healthy starter. Mrs Duxbury's Signature Sweet Sourdough Starter recipe is based on a traditional Italian-style lievito madre, carefully maintained to create beautifully risen brioche, cinnamon rolls, panettone, sweet breads, and other enriched doughs.

Unlike a standard liquid sourdough starter, this stiff sweet starter is specifically designed to provide strength, structure, and a milder flavour profile, making it ideal for sweet baking. Whether you're looking to elevate your home baking or create professional-quality enriched sourdough products, this recipe provides the foundation for consistently outstanding results.

• Easy-to-follow PDF recipe — instant digital download
• Learn how to create and maintain a traditional sweet sourdough starter
• Ideal for brioche, cinnamon rolls, panettone, sweet breads, and enriched doughs
• Beginner friendly with Mrs Duxbury's tips & tricks included
• Provides excellent strength, structure, and rise in sweet bakes
• The perfect foundation for many of Mrs Duxbury's signature recipes

How It Works

Once your order is placed, you'll receive an instant digital download of the PDF recipe. No waiting, no delivery — just straight into your kitchen and ready to begin building your own sweet sourdough starter.

Allergen Information

This recipe contains gluten and wheat. Please check all ingredient labels before preparing if you have any allergies or intolerances.