Nonna Bella FAQs
1. What is Nonna Bella?
Nonna Bella is a 200-year-old sourdough starter from Ponte Buggianese, Tuscany, passed down through our family since 1825, bringing authentic Italian flavor to your baking. Learn more about our heritage on The Nonna Bella Story page. https://italiansourdough.com/pages/the-nonna-bella-story
Nonna Bella is a 200-year-old sourdough starter from Ponte Buggianese, Tuscany, passed down through our family since 1825, bringing authentic Italian flavor to your baking. Learn more about our heritage on The Nonna Bella Story page. https://italiansourdough.com/pages/the-nonna-bella-story
2. How do I use Nonna Bella to bake bread?
Simply mix Nonna Bella with flour and water, let it ferment, and follow one of our authentic recipes to create delicious sourdough bread—check out Nonna Bella’s Sourdough Recipes (https://italiansourdough.com/blogs/recipes) for step-by-step guides.
Simply mix Nonna Bella with flour and water, let it ferment, and follow one of our authentic recipes to create delicious sourdough bread—check out Nonna Bella’s Sourdough Recipes (https://italiansourdough.com/blogs/recipes) for step-by-step guides.
3. How do I maintain my Nonna Bella starter?
Feed Nonna Bella weekly with equal parts flour and water, keep it at room temperature for regular baking, or store it in the fridge for longer intervals—detailed care instructions are included with your order.
Feed Nonna Bella weekly with equal parts flour and water, keep it at room temperature for regular baking, or store it in the fridge for longer intervals—detailed care instructions are included with your order.
4. What kind of bread can I make with Nonna Bella?
Nonna Bella’s robust Tuscan flavor is perfect for classic sourdough loaves, ciabatta, focaccia, and even pizza dough—explore our recipe collection (https://italiansourdough.com/blogs/recipes) for inspiration.
Nonna Bella’s robust Tuscan flavor is perfect for classic sourdough loaves, ciabatta, focaccia, and even pizza dough—explore our recipe collection (https://italiansourdough.com/blogs/recipes) for inspiration.
5. How is Nonna Bella shipped, and how long does it take?
We ship Nonna Bella dehydrated in a sealed package to ensure freshness, with standard shipping within the USA taking 3–5 business days; you’ll receive tracking details with your order confirmation.
We ship Nonna Bella dehydrated in a sealed package to ensure freshness, with standard shipping within the USA taking 3–5 business days; you’ll receive tracking details with your order confirmation.
6. Can I order Nonna Bella internationally?
Currently, we ship only within the USA to ensure the best quality, but we’re working on international shipping—join our baking community (/pages/nonna-bellas-baking-community) to stay updated!
Currently, we ship only within the USA to ensure the best quality, but we’re working on international shipping—join our baking community (/pages/nonna-bellas-baking-community) to stay updated!
7. What supplies do I need to bake with Nonna Bella?
You’ll need basic baking supplies like flour, water, a mixing bowl, and a Dutch oven for the best results—shop our curated essentials at Nonna Bella’s Sourdough Shop (https://italiansourdough.com/collections/all).
You’ll need basic baking supplies like flour, water, a mixing bowl, and a Dutch oven for the best results—shop our curated essentials at Nonna Bella’s Sourdough Shop (https://italiansourdough.com/collections/all).
8. How can I join Nonna Bella’s baking community?
Join our community of sourdough enthusiasts by visiting Nonna Bella’s Baking Community (/pages/nonna-bellas-baking-community), where you can share your bakes, get tips, and connect with fellow bakers.
Join our community of sourdough enthusiasts by visiting Nonna Bella’s Baking Community (/pages/nonna-bellas-baking-community), where you can share your bakes, get tips, and connect with fellow bakers.