Contact

Contact Us

We love hearing from fellow bread enthusiasts, curious beginners, and seasoned sourdough bakers alike.
Whether you have a question about your starter, need help troubleshooting a tricky loaf, or simply want
to share your latest bake, the team at Sourdough Start is here for you. Reach out through any of the
methods below and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Get in Touch

You can contact us by email at [email protected].
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 24 to 48 business hours. We read every message
personally and do our best to provide thoughtful, helpful responses to each one.

Visit Us

We are based in the heart of Portland, Oregon. If you would like to send us physical mail or visit us
by appointment, you can find us at:

  • Sourdough Start
  • 1847 NW Thurman Street, Suite 204
  • Portland, OR 97209
  • United States

Business Hours

Our team is available to assist you during the following hours. Messages received outside of business
hours will be addressed on the next available business day.

  • Monday through Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Oregon Time / PT)
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed

What We Can Help With

We welcome all kinds of questions and conversations related to sourdough baking. Topics we commonly
assist with include:

  • Starting and maintaining a sourdough starter for the first time
  • Troubleshooting dense, flat, or under-proofed loaves
  • Recipe clarifications, modifications, and ingredient substitutions
  • Hydration ratios, fermentation times, and baking temperatures
  • Whole grain, rye, and gluten-sensitive sourdough questions
  • Workshop bookings, collaborations, and partnership inquiries
  • Press, media, and content feature requests
  • General feedback, suggestions, and community contributions

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Stay connected with the Sourdough Start community for daily baking inspiration, tips, tutorials, and
behind-the-scenes moments from our kitchen. Find us on your favorite platforms:

A Note Before You Write

To help us respond as quickly and accurately as possible, please include as much detail as you can in
your message. For baking questions, it helps to know your starter age, flour type, hydration level,
ambient temperature, and the specific issue you are experiencing. The more context you share, the better
we can assist you. We look forward to baking alongside you.