Refreshed sourdough starter: our artisanal signature

At Pasticceria Sartori, Lievito Madre da Rinfresco is the heart of every leavened product. It is not just an ingredient, but a living element, cared for daily with attention and respect, according to an artisan tradition that requires time, knowledge, and experience.

The Lievito Madre da Rinfresco is kept active through constant refreshments of water and flour, a process that preserves its natural balance and develops slow and deep fermentation. It is precisely this slowness that gives our products complex aromas, a soft texture, and greater digestibility, characteristics that we find not only in the great leavened products of the holidays, but also in many other preparations that accompany our work throughout the year.

The culture of sourdough starter is also a shared commitment: Anna Sartori is president of the Consortium for the Protection of Sourdough Starter, created to protect, promote, and spread the authentic use of this extraordinary natural ferment, a heritage of Italian artisan pastry and bread making.

Choosing sourdough means choosing quality, identity, and respect for raw materials. It is a choice that tells the story of who we are and shapes our leavened products day after day.