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Sourdough for beginners
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items Everything I've been using for my sourdough journey so far! Wanna know my starters name?! I surely would love to know yours!
These are great for so many reasons! The wide mouth lets you stick your hand in to clean the bottom really well. The seal is phenomenal for long term storage in the fridge. I will choose these time and time again!
Weck Tulip 1L Jars - 2 Wide Mouth Glass Lids
The only bread flour I'll use! I know it's not the cheapest for bulk but it sure is delicious
King Arthur Unbleached Bread Flour, 5 lb
The most annoying thing when baking is going back to your scale and it shut off under a minute! This one last 3 whole minutes and let me tell you, it's saved me SO much stress! Accurate and Waterproof!
hito Food Scale
Love these especially that they come with a cleaning brush.. have you ever rushed out the door and left dough on a whisk? It becomes a rock! The brush with these helps with the cleanup even if you are super busy!
Aqdocvf 2-Pack 13-Inch Danish Dough Whisk
"Use a dish towel".. girl, I have a dog that sheds! And fur gets on that dish towel.. I use these to wrap my bowls and banatons! They come in bulk and the large size fits over large bowls too
Auban 100PCS Clear Disposable Shower Caps 20.5"
Just get these and thank me later! No matter the size jar, bowls, baking dish, these will reach every crevice! Obviously super easy too clean too!
ChefAide 5-Pc Silicone Spatula Set, Heat Resistant
Now, you dont NEED these but you'll want them! Breathable and washable! Easy dough release and hang em up to dry!
KneadAce Cotton Rope Banneton Bread Proofing Set
Something as simple as parchment paper is a life savor for those doughs with additions like jalapeño cheddar that can have some grease to it. Saves your Dutch oven and peels off bread easily as well. Pre cut too
SMARTAKE 200 Pcs 12x16in Non-Stick Parchment
This bread sling set is great for both round and oval ovens. The mat is good to help with circumference and to keep your surface clean
3 PCS Silicone Bread Sling & Baking Mat Set
Beginner friendly. Will withstand 500° and easily washable! Also on sale so go go go!
Nuovva 6.4Qt Enamel Cast Iron Dutch Oven
These are not all that cheap so I have a cheaper option on the list but this is highly recommended if you're taking baking seriously and long term! Well worth the investment
Krustic 5.5 Qt Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven
Invest in these because the amount of times you touch 500° lids and ovens you're bound to get burnt! These protect your arms and those precious phalanges!!
LANON Heat Resistant Silicone Oven Gloves
She's a beauty and so useful during the colder months! Easily keep your dough to temp and fold away when not in use!
Folding Bread Proofing Box w/ Temp Control & Timer
You dont need anything too fancy for taking the temperature of your dough. You do need something accurate that can penetrate to the middle. I have this one. I clean it off after use and use the magnet to stick it to the side of the fridge
ANDAXIN Digital Meat Thermometer Waterproof
These bags are not only super cute to me but I love the roll and bend closure. I used to use the stickers but these roll with the use of the bread/baked good for longer and more slick looking storage
50 pk Kraft Paper Bread Bags with Window
Food Grade is always important when storing or proofing dough! These large sizes allow you to proof 4 loaves in one! AND you can still read your scale!
Vababa 2-Pack 16L Pizza Dough Proofing Box
Pretty self explanatory. Easily cleanable and can store in thin space because the "feet" arent super long. Will fit inside baking sheet as well
2PCS 10x15" Stainless Steel Cooling Racks
Magnetic so I stick it to my fridge when not in use. Comes with extra blades. Being closer to my dough gives me more precise cuts for designs
XANGNIER Magnetic Bread Lame Scoring Tool
Important bread needs an Important knife! Use this! Won't smoosh your bread and will cut thru hard crusts like butter!
HOTTOR Sourdough Bread Knife Wooden Cutter
Want to know how those pretty little designs pop with white? It's Rice Flour! Dust on top and use your lame and boom! Beautiful
Bob's Red Mill, Gluten Free Rice Flour, 1.5 lb
Yup, there's a kitchen gadget for that dusting goodness and this one right here is not only fun to use but practical! You can use it one handed and shake it light or hard depending on how much "dusting" needs to be done.
HULISEN 304 Stainless Steel Flour Duster