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Must Have & Wishlist Essentials for Sourdough Bakers

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A curated list of must have tools, storage solutions, and wishlist items for sourdough bakers! Whether you're just starting your sourdough journey or looking to upgrade your setup, these essentials will help you create delicious, artisan quality loav...
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Sourdough Baking Essentials (Tried & Loved)

 
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I love that they are stainless steel and not aluminum. I use two stacked for sandwich bread.
E-far 6 Pack Stainless Steel Loaf Pans 9x5
 
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Great Weck Jar for holding a good amount of starter
Weck 738 1 1/2 L Tulip Jar
 
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I was gifted this kit when I first started. I use almost everything except the mat, brush and linen cover.
Sourdough Starter Kit with Baking Tools
 
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Essential for creating beautiful scoring patterns and controlling oven spring. I love mine
COOHLYEE UFO Wooden Bread Lame Tool
 
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I've had this one since 2017 and still weighting perfectly.
Etekcity Food Kitchen Scale, 304 Stainless Steel
 
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I love these bowls, they're great bowls to do your stretch & folds & cover for bulk fermentation. Also, amazing for making bigger batches.
Pyrex Tinted Glass Mixing Bowls Set, 3-Pack
 
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I was starting to not enjoy cleaning my normal cloth liners so this is great
100 Pack Banneton Bread Proofing Basket Liners

Sourdough Dream Items!

 
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Not only is it aesthetically pleasing to look at on your counter, but it's also powerful and efficient, grinding everything from wheat and rye to ancient grains like spelt and einkorn.
Harvest Grain Mill - White
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A dream scale for bakers! Preprogrammed with over 500 ingredients for precise and effortless measuring, one day, I’d love to own this!
Escali Pana V136 Large Volume Kitchen Scale
 
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In my must haves for sure! It'll last a lifetime if taken cared off.
rhsd Wood Pulp Proofing Baskets
 
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Another great option for banneton
12-inch Baguette Banneton
 
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I know there's cheaper Amazon options but this is from a great bread brand
Biodegradable Dough Covers
 
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Keeps hands safe when lifting the heavy DO. With my flimsy old oven gloves I fear one day I'll drop my DO.
Reinforced Oven Gloves
 
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I'm saving up for one day be able to afford this amazing bread pan. As you can see, I'm dreaming for one day  to be able to own tons of The Challenger brand items!!
Challenger Bread Pan®
 
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Been looking for a website that sells this
SPHERICAL FLOUR DUSTER
 
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Great for making sourdough tortillas. My dream comal because I've only seen nonstick coating griddle which I try to prevent.
Comal by Made In x Masienda | Griddle Pan
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Other needs

 
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I own the Instant Pot so I use their trivet but if you don't, this is a great option if you don't like too much of a burnt or hard crust.
P&P CHEF 10½" Stainless Steel Cooking Rack 2PK
 
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I've heard it works well for your sourdough not to come out too hard. Another great option if you don't own a trivet
Sukh 1LB Pie Weights - Reusable Ceramic Beans
 
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If you're working why certain techniques are done it'll be a nice read
Sourdough by Science: Understanding Baking

Storage

 
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Great size for your starter to grow. Easy to clean and mix due to the wide mouth
Ball, Quart, Wide Mouth (with lids & bands), 12 x 32 oz.
 
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Amazing for storing all kinds of flours—bread, rye, whole wheat, & all purpose!
Set of 2 Glass Flour & Sugar Containers

Recipes

 
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Great recipes from my favorite sourdough channel on Tiktok. Delicious cookies!
Recipes
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