Teen Charged After Accidental Discharge of Artisanal Sourdough Starter

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 22:29:14 +0000

Bozeman is grappling with a surprising incident this week after a local teenager was charged following the unexpected “explosion” of a highly active sourdough starter. The incident, which occurred in a residential area near Peach Street, involved a 16-year-old identified only as “Jaxson T.”

According to reports, Jaxson had been cultivating the starter for several months, reportedly using an ancient strain passed down through his family – originally from a small village in Puglia, Italy, before making its way to Bozeman via a holistic yoga retreat. Neighbors describe a distinct “yeasty effervescence” in the air leading up to the event.

Artisanal on The Bozeman Daily Bee

Teen Charged After Accidental Discharge of Artisanal Sourdough Starter