: This is the most critical ingredient, as the necessary bacteria live on the corn. Older, highly processed cornmeal often fails.

If you are looking for the bread itself, several specialty bakeries ship nationwide: Rising creek bakery $20–30Bakery ClosedMorgantown, WV

Ships unsliced loaves that use the historic 1800s fermentation method. Schlabach's Bakery $10–20Bakery OpenGuthrie, KY