Boca Dough ships our live 100 year old San Francisco heirloom sourdough starter to every ZIP code in Louisiana with free USPS shipping. Typical transit from Boca Raton, Florida is 2–4 business days.
Louisiana is the only state in the country that divides its land into parishes rather than counties, a tradition rooted in its French and Spanish colonial history. This coastal state sits at the mouth of the Mississippi River and is famous for its unique Creole and Cajun culinary heritage, which includes iconic dishes like spicy jambalaya and crawfish etouffee. Known as the Pelican State, it features a diverse landscape ranging from the northern pine forests to the sprawling saltwater marshes of the southern coast. Sourdough bakers across Louisiana love how a live starter brings real bread back into the home kitchen.
50g of live 100 year old San Francisco heirloom starter
Feeding instructions & our secret recipe
$12 - free USPS shipping in the USA, flat $5 worldwide
Actual footage of our sourdough starter in real time speed - yes it really is that active.
Bread and baking history in Louisiana
Louisiana's bread history is deeply influenced by French colonial roots, giving rise to iconic items like French bread with its crisp crust and airy interior. German immigrants also contributed, particularly in New Orleans, introducing their baking techniques and hearty loaves. The state's cuisine, rich with Creole and Cajun flavors, often features breads that complement spicy dishes and savory stews.
Sourdough tips for Louisiana's climate
In Louisiana's humid climate, sourdough starter can ferment more rapidly, so adjust feeding schedules to prevent over-activity. Store bulk fermentation at slightly cooler room temperatures if your kitchen feels too warm, and consider a longer, slower cold proof in the refrigerator to develop flavor and control fermentation. Watch your dough closely; the high humidity can make it feel wetter than usual.
Rated 5.0 by home bakers who've activated our 100 year old San Francisco heirloom culture.
5.0/5 from 21 happy customers
"Their sourdough bread is the best, moist and richly flavorful, not airy, perfect density. Their cookies are superb, wholesome flavor from excellent ingredients, naturally sweet, not sugary yet deeply satisfying. The best of baking. Excellent easy communication regarding pick up, and punctual."
- Patricia P.
"Absolutely one of the best sourdough breads I have ever tasted. So easy to order too! You will not be disappointed!!"
- Betsy Nieporte
"Tried every sourdough in town, and nothing compares to this delicious bread AND cookies. The bread was crunchy on the outside and warm and soft on the inside with a delicious taste. Cookies were soft and warm. I will be a returning customer every week. The convenience of ordering fresh bread and cookies for next day is a luxury!"
- Albina Findling
"The best bread in Boca! So happy I found it, thank you so much again!"
- Katerina Ko
"Friendly people and delicious products! I highly recommend them!"
- Arielle Pimienta
"Picked up a couple of loaves today and chocolate chip cookies and everything was really good. I won't be buying bread again at Publix when Boca Dough is so close. The best part is a hard working 10 year old with great work ethic starting a business."
- Jeffrey Govberg
"I was in Boca on an overnight business trip and wanted to gift some cookies. As soon as I read 'sourdough cookies' there was no need to look further. They accommodated my order on short notice - freshly baked and smelled heavenly. I gifted the cookies as planned and brought a few back to share with my office. Absolutely amazing and left us all wanting more!"
- Nikki Mitchell
"Absolute best sourdough I've ever had! So fluffy and delicious! Never had sourdough cookies and am now obsessed - so scrumptious! Service was 10/10. Love the transparency on all the ingredients and no seed oils. Will continue to support!"
- Anna Gonedes
"Boca Dough is fantastic! The flavor, freshness, texture, and overall quality are on another level. After trying Boca Dough's loaves and cookies, we're definitely hooked. The bread tastes homemade, special, and truly delicious."
- Jim L.
"Tried a piece of every loaf and they're all delicious! 🍞❤️ Cinnamon, plain, cranberry & everything bagel. Fresh, flavorful and baked to perfection!!!! Highly recommend!"
- Sandra P. Garcia
"We ordered 4 loaves and a bunch of cookies. The cookies were absolutely amazing - they were gone almost immediately! We sampled all of the loaves and were amazed by how delicious everything was. This is truly the best bread we've ever had. Fresh, flavorful, and so delicious."
- Jim L.
"I recently found Bocadough on instagram. The chef looked so adorable I had to try it. All of the breads are absolutely amazing as well as the cookies. The whole process was so easy and my whole family loved everything!! Highly recommend!!!!!"
- Melinda Friedman
"Cookies are chewy and decadent, and as healthy as one can get with the ingredients for the guilty pleasure. The bread is fresh, outstanding and addictive. No additives, just the basic ingredients. You will never find anything like this bread in a supermarket. Best part - super easy to buy and pick up!"
- Andrea Rodriguez
"Without exaggeration this was the best sourdough bread I ever ate. The fact that it was baked by 10 yr old Meilani out of her home with her family's support makes this an amazing story, but make no mistake, the bread is the star of the show. I highly recommend trying the bread. You will be hooked immediately."
- Bart Friedman
"Delicious! Best sourdough in all of Boca!"
- Marisol Schneider
"We followed the signs for fresh sourdough. Little did we know, it was baked by an 11-year-old with the help of her dad. WOW… this bread is the real deal. Perfect crust, soft inside, and made with so much love!"
- Sara B.
"We've been ordering nonstop since discovering Boca Dough. Every single loaf has been cooked perfectly! Her cookies are so yummy - baked fresh with guilt-free ingredients. Highly, highly recommend!"
- Paulina F.
"The bread is just beautiful: crisp on the outside, soft and airy on the inside, with that rich, authentic sourdough flavor you usually only find in the most dedicated artisan bakeries!"
- Ekaterina Y.
"The sourdough bread is amazing. The cookies are to die for. I particularly like the dark choc chip!"
- Sue D.
"The bread is incredibly moist and bursting with flavor, offering a delightful chewiness that sets it apart from anything else I've tasted. Highly recommended!"
- Monique H.
"I picked up a loaf of sourdough while it was warm. My patience was rewarded with a crunchy crust and firm savory inside. I toasted it, and smeared it with butter~ MMMM good!"