Grit & Grace Micro Bakery
Meet Myrtle 🫧
Our beloved sourdough starter, named after Mama Beth. Fed daily with water from our homestead well, she's the heart of every loaf we bake — and now she can be the heart of yours too.
Her Name Is
Myrtle 🫧
The Heart of Our Bread
A Living Legacy
Every loaf we bake starts with Myrtle — our beloved sourdough starter, named after Mama Beth. She's fed daily with water from our own homestead well and organic flour, and she's been with us since the very beginning.
Myrtle is bubbly, active, and full of life — just like the woman she's named after. She's the reason our bread has that deep, tangy flavor and perfect open crumb that our customers can't stop talking about.
Named After
Mama Beth
Fed With
Homestead Well Water
Feeding Schedule
Every Single Day
Personality
Bubbly & Active 🫧
Get Myrtle — or Learn to Bake with Her
Live Sourdough Starter Jar
A jar of Myrtle — active, bubbly, and ready to bake with. Comes with care instructions. Local pickup only in the Americus area.
Text to Order →Dehydrated Sourdough Starter
Shelf-stable Myrtle — just rehydrate and feed. Ships nationwide via Etsy. Perfect for gifting or keeping as a backup.
Shop on Etsy →Grit & Grace: The Wild Yeast Way
Our signature sourdough guide — a soulful, step-by-step journey into baking with wild yeast. Available on Amazon ($9.99) and Stan Store.
Get on Amazon →Beginner Sourdough Bootcamp
Pre-recorded lessons, the overnight method, text support, and a community of fellow bakers. One-time payment, lifetime access.
Join the Bootcamp →Just ordered the dehydrated starter?
Pull up a chair — our step-by-step guide walks you through waking Myrtle up, day by day, with troubleshooting tips and a note from Mary.
Starter FAQ
What is a sourdough starter?
A sourdough starter is a live culture of wild yeast and bacteria that you feed with flour and water. It's what makes sourdough bread rise naturally — no commercial yeast needed. Myrtle is our starter, and she's been going strong for years.
What's the difference between live and dehydrated starter?
Live starter (local pickup only) is active and ready to bake with right away — just feed it and go. Dehydrated starter is shelf-stable and ships nationwide. You'll rehydrate it over a few days before baking. Both come from Myrtle.
How do I care for my starter once I get it?
Feed it daily with equal parts flour and water (by weight). Keep it at room temperature if baking regularly, or in the fridge if baking weekly. Our Sourdough Starter Care Guide (available on Stan Store) walks you through everything step by step.
Can I learn to bake sourdough from scratch?
Absolutely! Our Beginner Sourdough Bootcamp on Skool is designed for complete beginners. Pre-recorded lessons, the overnight method, and a supportive community. One-time payment, lifetime access.
Where can I get the dehydrated starter?
Our dehydrated starter ships nationwide via our Etsy shop. For live starter (local pickup in Americus), just text us at 229-591-4925.
Ready to Bake Your First Loaf?
Join our Beginner Sourdough Bootcamp and learn everything from creating your starter to pulling a perfect golden loaf from the oven.