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Am I a... Sourdough Mama now...? 🤨
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items A few years ago I started my Sourdough creations and I named that first one… None other than.. Puff Daddy. I disposed of that because I just KNEW it once came from there.. Suddenly, my social media feeds are FILLED with sourdough starters… Soon, Phoe...
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Sourdough Starter Essentials
Making your dough to Proofing
Baking Tools
Storing Your Bread
The Things I didn't Think of When Starting!
Sourdough Starter Essentials
The look of your jar doesn't much matter to anyone other than YOU! But the life of your starter will want you to choose glass, stainless steel or ceramic! I like to be able to see that I was able to mix all the flour into my starter when I feed her t...
I have seen soooo many people loving the markers already on the side or the measurements like this has! It's not my favorite but so many people swear by it I HAD to add it for you with their testimony! ☺️
Sourdough Starter Jar Kit with Thermometer
This is what I use for my Sourdough Starter! A little overkill maybe… but it doesn't overflow when she grows.. 🥹 Note: I cannot remember if this particular jar came with or without the plastic seal on the lid… if it does. Take it off! Your baby want...
Anchor Hocking 1/2 Gallon Glass Jar Set of 2
I 100% had other scales posted previously I had used for meal prep. I just wanted a new one and this one has been my favorite! Maybe it's in my head.. maybe it's the scale.. We'll find out when we find out how many licks it takes to get to the center...
33lb Digital Kitchen Scale, USB, Waterproof
For water purification, this is my go to! It is on the pricier side but, with a mother who has gone through chemo twice and I've been her primary care taker… I went with this guy! It does use reverse osmosis and it is super easy to clean!
8-Stage Reverse Osmosis Water Filter System
If your water has chlorine in it (which a LOT of people do!) This is a great option for you to use if you are looking for a good price without having to purchase water to feed your starter! Why is this important? The chlorine in a lot of water will k...
ZeroWater 32-Cup 5-Stage Water Filter Pitcher
Another option (if you don't want to use a towel or bowl covers for your bread to rise)! I use this option rarely but I do! Mainly because the lid annoys me in the darned dishwasher which is why I started with the bowl covers and towels!
Pyrex Colors 2-Pack Tinted Mixing Bowls
I think I have accumulated a couple dozen of these… THEY ARE SO DARN HANDY! I mix my sourdough with these and haven't used anything else!
10in Heat-Resistant Sourdough Stirring Stick
Making your dough to Proofing
There's different ways to accomplish the same thing! Some essentials with different varieties
Okay, to be honest I make my own bowl covers but… Not everyone loves that crafty crap too! I went to look for some like I make but these are CUTER!!!! 😍 And they're still double lined and washable!! To make it better they're reversable!
Striped Linen Bowl Dish Cover - Zero Waste Kitchen Storage - Washable Natural Fabric Jar Kombucha Dough Rising Cover - Reversible 2 Layers
These are more like what I make myself! Still insanely adorable! 😍
Linen Sourdough Bowl Cover for Zero Waste Kitchen Storage Jar Cover for Kombucha Jar Cover Dough Rising Cover Bread Proofing Cover Reusable
PHENOMENAL beginner package! I wish I would have started with something like this rather than buying everything separately.. For many reasons but my most important was… IT WOULD HAVE ALL ARRIVED ON THE SAME DAY! 😭😂
Panny Banneton Bread Proofing Basket Set
Okay you don't NEED a KitchenAid but I wouldn't go back even if I drove this one to her death! I'd upgrade 🫣 But I do know I don't like the ones with the arms for me, they proved to be a bigger pain in my butt!
KitchenAid 5 Quart Tilt Head Stand Mixer
A great alternative to my beloved KitchenAid is this guy! My sister-in-law uses this one and she loves it!
Hamilton Beach 4Qt Electric Stand Mixer
Realistically you don't NEED this but you do. I find I like the wooden handles but it is all personal preference and I have this annoying chronic pain so a slightly wider handle helps me TONS!
Zulay Kitchen 13" Danish Dough Whisk - Ashwood
Baking Tools
You can literally be as simple or as extra as you wanna be with this part! I think 99% of us start with a basic round Dutch Oven and or Bread Loaf Pans! I love switching it up, you know, keeping people on their toes! 🤭
If you're looking for a great Dutch Oven to create sourdough loaves in that round shape(a boule)! They aren't necessary to start baking sourdough so don't let it deter you! I just like the way they look when you take them out of the Dutch Oven! 😂
Crock-Pot 7-Qt Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven
In my kitchen… A heart shaped Dutch oven was ESSENTIAL for baking bread! People used to joke that I would be that Pinterest mom one day… I never understood that. But I think the dots are finally connecting. 😜
Martha Stewart 4-Qt Heart Shaped Dutch Oven
If you walked into my kitchen (or even worse my pantry 😳) you'd notice my unhealthy obsession with ceramic bakeware. I wish I had space for these in ALL the colors.. However the good lord had lesser plans for me but I have my one! 😇 for now.. 😏 I'...
Emile Henry Pearl Gray Loaf Pan, 10x5.8x3.1
As promised… A smaller price point for a ceramic bread loaf! I still enjoy using this pan too but the part of me that would sit in a kitchen all day baking for my imaginary family coming home loves the other one 🤓😂
HAOTOP Nonstick Baking Bread Loaf Pan 8.5x4.6
I do make my own sandwich bread now (very domesticated huh?) and I will use this pan frequently! Ps. I fell so far down the rabbit hole I make my parents bread too now 🫣
USA Pan Pullman Loaf Pan with Cover, 13x4
I have never found a cooling rack I loved more than this one! I use different styles for dehydrating certain this but for cooling my breads and muffins/cupcakes (and lets be real too many cookies and dog biscuits) these have been my favorites for YEA...
2 Pcs Cooling Racks for Baking, 13.4x9.4
When I first started baking bread, you know, before it became an obsession! I didn't think I'd need a thermometer for my bread.. Becausse WHAT!? Oh when I'm messing with inclusions that may alter the cooking time.. this boy is my SAVIOR! I like that ...
Meat Thermometer Digital for Grilling and Cooking
Storing Your Bread
For most of my bread I keep them in a bread bag to keep them fresh! (If your sourdough gets a little hard run a slice under water and pop it in the oven to heat up before eating! It'll be perfect again!) I also use a bread box sometimes depending on ...
Pure linen drawstring bread bags.
The bread box to display those perfect loaves duh! 😜 I personally like this bread box because of the two separate slots (with different doors) to keep my chocolate chip and my cheddar jalapeño loaves separate. That doesn't seem like a good combo to ...
Farmhouse Double Layer Bamboo Bread Box
The Things I didn't Think of When Starting!
I don't LOVE the idea of sponges BUT it is important to note that you don't want to crack the coating inside your Dutch Ovens. Scratches included - avoid getting any metals through the coating to your food. That is what the coating is there for! Thes...
KMAKII Bamboo Dish Sponges 6 Pack Beige
If you are using bowl covers or towels to cover your rising bread.. You do NOT want little fuzzies on your bread! I always have some on hand anyways but these are some of them that I have and work great!
Lingerie Washing Bags, 3Pcs (Large, Medium, Small)