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Sourdough Starter Kit: Budget Friendly Tools I Use On A Daily Basis

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I started my sourdough journey a little over 8 months ago, and these are the tools that made it so much easier. Everything on this list is beginner-friendly, affordable, and something I personally use daily for baking sourdough bread. If you’re s...
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🥣Starter Basics

Everything you need to jumpstart your sourdough journey.
 
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This was my very first sourdough kit. It comes with two bannetons (round + oval), a bread lame (with 5 extra blades & a cover), 2 dough scrapers (plastic & stainless steel), 2 linen cloths, a danish whisk, a bread bag, and it even includes a ...
ECOMERR 9" Banneton Bread Proofing Set of 2
 
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I’ve been using this scale since the beginning of my sourdough journey. A Instant level up for my bread game. If you’re starting your sourdough journey, a scale is a must have.
Etekcity 0.1g Digital Kitchen Scale 11lb

Proofing Essentials

Items to help your dough rise properly and hold its shape before baking.
 
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Beginner-friendly, non-stick, & easy to clean. This basket keeps dough in shape while proofing
Ycgcp 4Pcs 9" Silicone Bread Proofing Baskets
 
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I started my sourdough microbakery soon after my journey began and these proofing baskets have made it so easy on my bake days to proof multiple loaves.
Yesland 16 Pack Plastic Oval Food Storage Baskets
 
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I use these plastic covers during proofing. It fits over my mixing bowl and banneton perfectly. It locks in that moisture from the dough, keeping it from drying out. They are also reusable.
200 Pcs Reusable Bowl Covers for Bread Proofing

🔥Baking Gear

The essential must haves to help you along your sourdough journey.
 
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I love this Dutch oven. The colors are beautiful. I bake all of my loaves in this and they always comes out perfect.
Roydx 6Qt Purple Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven
 
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I needed gloves that could withstand the heat from my Dutch oven. I came across these and been obsessed ever since.
Comsmart BBQ Gloves, 1472°F Heat Resistant Silicone
 
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These loaf pans come in handy on my bake days. I can bake multiple loaves in my oven with these.
LIANYU 6 Pack 9x5 Inch Stainless Steel Loaf Pans

🌀Mixing & Shaping Tools

The essentials for mixing dough.
 
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This is the best danish dough whisk hands down. I’ve found that it’s super easy to clean and it mimics fingertip kneading.
10" Stainless Steel Danish Dough Whisk for Baking

✨Helpful Extras

 
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These aprons come in handy especially on long dough days. It’s keeps me clean from all the flour and sticky dough. Plus, these aprons are super cute & stylish.
Lofekea 2 Pack Adjustable Cooking Aprons
 
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This cooling rack definitely comes in handy on long dough days. I can fit 8 loaves on this rack.
Geesta 2/3/4-Tier Collapsible Cooling Rack
 
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I store all my loaves in these bags. I also use these bags for my micro bakery.
50 Pcs Bread Bags with Window & 60 Stickers
 
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These loaf liners fit perfectly in my loaf pans. I never have to worry about my bread sticking to the pan with these.
DecoPac 2lb Loaf Pan Liners, 100 Pack