23/06/2026
Close to four years ago I started nurturing a simple jar of wild yeast and flour on my kitchen counter. Today that same starter, "Bumpkin", has been shared with close to a thousand kitchens across South Africa! The reason is straightforward - real bread that’s genuinely better for you and your family.
Commercial bread is fast and convenient, but sourdough made with a mature, active starter like Bumpkin is different. Natural fermentation breaks down starches and gluten in a way that improves digestibility, lowers the glycaemic impact, and creates deeper, more complex flavour, without any additives or commercial yeast.
People notice the difference in energy levels, fewer sugar cravings, and bread that actually keeps everyone satisfied. Every day I bake fresh loaves for the residents in my village. The feedback is always the same: “This tastes like proper bread should.” That daily rhythm is exactly what I want for every one of my customers.
When you order Bumpkin you receive a proven, vigorous 3.5+ year-old starter ready to perform within just a day or two. Clear, beginner-friendly instructions, my tested go-to recipe that delivers consistent results and full WhatsApp support from me personally - answers, photos, troubleshooting, whatever you need!
One jar becomes hundreds of loaves over time. Pizza bases, rolls, focaccia, or the classic crusty loaf, the possibilities are endless and far healthier than anything off the supermarket shelf.
• R280 per starter
• Buy two for R560 and receive a third free
• Free delivery to any address in South Africa
• Beautifully packaged — an ideal gift!
If you’ve been thinking about baking your own bread but never quite taken the step, this is the low-risk, high-reward way in. Visit thecountrybumpkin.org or WhatsApp me directly on 070 435 3113 to get started.
And please - do go and read my Google reviews via my website, so you can see for yourself what people are saying!
Simple. Reliable. Healthier. Yours.