Dehydrated · Gluten Free

Benny Gluten Free Sourdough Starter

Real Gluten Free sourdough, made with brown rice and buckwheat flours. Gentle, reliable and ready for your first Gluten Free loaf.

$15.94

Bake more, pay less

Add a 2nd starter for just $12.50

Pick any starter in our family, even another of this one. Add up to two at $12.50 each. They ship in the same package, and shipping stays free to the lower 48.

Up to 2 add-ons per full-price starter. Add-ons aren’t sold on their own.

  • Small batch
  • Hand made
  • Free shipping to the lower 48
  • If your starter doesn't rise, Tammy replaces it.
  • Hand-crafted in small batches
  • Clear instructions in every order
About Benny

Create real Gluten Free sourdough at home with Benny.

Benny is our handcrafted dehydrated Gluten Free sourdough starter designed for bakers who want the joy of sourdough without gluten-containing flour.

Perfect for beginners and experienced bakers alike.

What you receive:
• 20g dehydrated Gluten Free starter culture
• Easy step-by-step activation instructions
• Water Do’s and Don’ts card
• Tips & Tricks card
• Beginner-friendly support from a real person

Why bakers love Benny:
• Gluten Free
• Celiac Safe
• Independent gluten lab testing in progress
• Candida Friendly
• Long shelf life
• Great for breads, pizza dough, pancakes and more
• Personal customer support included

At Simply DoughLectable, we help create sourdough bread bakers, one starter at a time.

Small-batch · handmade · premium ingredients. Questions while you bake? I’m Tammy, and I’m just a text or phone call away at (480) 688-7333, from activation through your first loaf.

Benny rehydrating video series

Walk through waking Benny up day by day on our Video Library — Day 1 through the day he is ready to make dough, plus tips for rise reading and shaping.

Start here — Day 1

Watch the rest of Benny’s rehydration videos (Day 2 onward) →

What’s in the pouch

Ingredients: Organic brown rice flour, organic buckwheat flour, purified water with added minerals.

Net weight: 20 grams.

Every order includes step-by-step instructions, a Water Do’s and Don’ts card and a Tips & Tricks card, and I’m just a text or phone call away if you get stuck.

Shipping

Free shipping to the lower 48 states by USPS Ground Advantage, packed with care in Phoenix, Arizona. Alaska, Hawaii, US territories and APO/FPO addresses pay the actual USPS rate at checkout. International orders ship by USPS First-Class International from $19.50 (Canada and Mexico) or $25.50 (other supported countries), and any customs duties or import taxes are paid by the buyer. I'm not able to ship to the United Kingdom or European Union at this time.

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  • 3 stars: 3 (2%)
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Diamondchief

I am a long time Celiac, and dearly miss sourdough bread. That problem is solved magnificently with the gluten-free Benny sourdough starter. This stuff is amazing!

Tammy has literally hit it out of the park with this. I can enjoy real sourdough once again! Thank so much for thinking of the Celiac community!

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TikTok Shop Buyer

Such straightforward directions that really helped me get my starter ready. The seller also includes her PHONE NUMBER to help. Five stars all around!!!

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i LOVE benny! more than that, the woman behind this business is BEYOND INCREDIBLE! she includes a phone number where you can reach her if you have questions. i am always hesitant to reach out when i need help in any situation, but i reached out & SHE DELIVERED!! we were on the phone for easily 15 minutes and she proceeded to give me 34 years worth of sourdough tips! she is incredible & i would repurchase from her 1 million times just to support the kind hearted woman behind the business! she’s phenomenal- please support her!!

also benny is INCREDIBLE and makes the BEST sourdough! the starter comes with a card on how to feed him, recipes, tips, etc. she really makes everything so simple! i would recommend this to anyone!

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TikTok Shop Buyer

Literally amazing!!!!! GF SOURDOUGH?? Yes please!!! Also the woman behind this family owned company is beyond wonderful. She really does respond to your questions and is your fairy sourdough mother. I can’t wait to bake every Sunday this winter. I’m here for the cozy yummy vibes! Quick delivery, immediate responses and a true queen to us beginners.

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TikTok Shop Buyer

Benny jr is growing up nicely..

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Packaged well. Great instructions. Works amazingly & I’m so happy with my purchase. Thank you.

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TikTok Shop Buyer

This product performs great! Easy to get it started, happy to have something to use for gluten free!

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It’s great!!!

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I sadly Haven’t had the time to try the dough yet, but the packaging the customer service, the notes the personalization and the support from the owner of this company is top-tier 10 out of 10. I will come back and write a review after I try the dough.!

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TikTok Shop Buyer

Benny is AMAZING! Tammy is so kind and helpful. The instructions are so clear and concise. She even offers you her number (how freaking awesome is that) to reach out with any questions. 🤩❤️

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TikTok Shop Buyer

This is everything! The handwritten note, outlines & tips n tricks! Oh my heart! I am now a sourdough baddie!!

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TikTok Shop Buyer

Great starter. Easy to do

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TikTok Shop Buyer

I found this starrter to be very use friendly!

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I haven't made a loaf yet but Tammy has been incredibly helpful in my sourdough journey! I bought Benny, the gluten free starter, and it has been beyond easy to rehydrate and get it ready to bake bread. I can't recommend this starter enough! Will be making bread soon so fingers crossed and I will update!

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Fast delivery have not tried yet

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Just arrived and I can't wait to get started with this sourdough, best part it's gluten free. I'm so excited to start making this

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TikTok Shop Buyer

I wish there were more small businesses that put the special touch in the way Tammy does. I’ve been struggling with my gluten free and she has taken the time to give me hope! Here is to Benny Jr making his way to the oven successfully!

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TikTok Shop Buyer

Arrived fast and is already thriving. So easy to use and follow the instructions: Tammy is so kind as well and so fast with messaging you back. 10/10

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TikTok Shop Buyer

ABSOLUTE BEST!!!! tammy is amazing also!!!

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TikTok Shop Buyer

Starters awesome it’s already tripled in size on day three. Can’t wait to make my first gluten-free loaf.

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TikTok Shop Buyer

Wow customer service is top notch. Seller wants you to love this product and I will say it is not the same as regular starter so be patient. I’m on day 6 and have good bubbles forming so will do larger feed and try and bake it ;) good luck to all you gluten free bakers

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TikTok Shop Buyer

Easy to use. Made great GF bread!

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So far so good! Customer service is 100/10.

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So far…

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TikTok Shop Buyer

Love this had to buy multiple more in case I need back up. Such and active GF starter!!! This plus Gluten free sourdough cookies book by Rebecca Gerritsen is the perfect combo for anyone needing to pick up gluten life and live better gluten free! Thank you so much

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TikTok Shop Buyer

This has been working out well. I have a great starter and have used the recipes suggested for my first couple loaves. I sent a text to her, come to find out I sent it to the wrong number. She went out of her way to reach out to me and took time to answer my questions. She was very helpful!!

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TikTok Shop Buyer

I can finally save money on bread and also learn to make my own! Benny is so easy to work with! I used bobs red mill 1:1 gf for the starter and then king arthur bread flour gf for the baking process!

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TikTok Shop Buyer

Amazing communication and so helpful with any questions you have, would reccomend 1000 times!

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TikTok Shop Buyer

It works wonders! And the seller is so sweet and helpful. She is truely passionate abt this and you can def tell!

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TikTok Shop Buyer

Works better than I expected

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TikTok Shop Buyer

Love the easy to follow instructions!

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TikTok Shop Buyer

So far great starter

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TikTok Shop Buyer

I am so excited! As I type this I am baking my first gluten free sourdough bread using the starter named Benny! I am not going to lie, I floundered a bit but I contacted Tammy, the owner, and she helped me!! I am excited to see how the first loaf comes out! Thanks Tammy!

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Questions before or after you order? Text or call Tammy at 480-688-7333.

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