I made my first sourdough starter recently and it is all I can think about. Here are all the things I have been using and loving during my process.
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Need to have
Nice to have
Books for guidance
Need to have
All the necessities for baking your bread
Amazing kit to get you started
Artisan Bread Starter Kit — Country Loaf
Such a great investment to make sure your bread is proofing at the correct temp and you can control it
Breadtopia Proofing Box
Need a jar for your starter and this is a great one
Kilner Sifter Jar Set
A kitchen scale is essential for your baking
Taylor Digital Kitchen 15lb Food Scale Eco-Friendly Bamboo
Jar scraper makes things so much easier
MOVSSOU Silicone Spatula Set of 6 Heat Resistant Nonstick
Much more reasonably priced Dutch oven which is necessary for baking
Round Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven 5 Quart - World Market
Need some good oven mitts! The Dutch oven gets very hot and heavy
OXO Oven Mitt: Black Silicone & Cotton, Machine Washable, 13.3" x 6.8", Solid Pattern, Kitchen Textile
Need some whole wheat flour to get your starter started
King Arthur Flour Whole Wheat Flour - 5lbs
Of course need flour, and lots of it
King Arthur Flour Unbleached All-Purpose Flour - 5lbs
Need to cover while they proof
"tea towel cloth" : Target
Less expensive option for large mixing bowl
Mixing Bowls Set of 6 Stainless Steel Mirror Polished Bowls for Serving and Cooking - HomeItUsa
Nice to have
Some items that might make your experience a little better
These are great to have for proofing your dough
Elastic Food Storage Covers Reusable Stretch Plastic Wrap Bowl Covers Elastic Alternative to Foil for Family Outdoor Picnic 3 Size (60)
Pot holder nice to have or be able to put under the Dutch oven after you bake
OXO Pot Holder: Silicone & Cotton, Machine Washable, Solid Pattern, Gray/Black, Kitchen Textiles, 9.8" x 7.4"
I love to have a wire rack for proofing and cooling after baking
Brod & Taylor Folding Proofer Rack
The dream Dutch oven
Signature Oval Dutch Oven with Crucible Knob
Some people would rather use bread flour for their bakes
King Arthur Flour Unbleached Bread Flour - 5lbs
Can start your starter with this one instead of creating your own
SF Sourdough Starter Kit -Organic San Francisco Dehydrated Wild Sourdough Bread Starter Culture Probiotic Yeast .4 oz - / Great Gift /
so nice to have to be able to reuse and easily take your bread out
Silicone Baking Mat for Dutch Oven Ovens Sourdough Bread Baking Mat with Long Handle Silicone Bread Sling 8.3 Inch Heat Resistant Dutch Oven Oven Liner Pad (Blue) for Pastry Dough (Blue)
Need a large mixing bowl, and this one is pretty and functional
Mason Cash 136oz Earthenware Color Mix Mixing Bowl Cream: Large Ceramic Mixing Bowl, Dishwasher & Microwave Safe
Some people recommend having rice flour to add to the outside of the dough before baking
Bob's Red Mill Flour Gluten Free White Rice Flour - Case of 4/24 oz
Some people recommend using rye flour for more nutrients or if your starter is having trouble rising
King Arthur Organic Rye Flour - 3lb
Books for guidance
There is a lot of free information online but sometimes a physical book is nice to have
This book is super useful to help learn
Artisan Sourdough Made Simple : A Beginner's Guide to Delicious Handcrafted Bread with Minimal Kneading (Paperback)
There are so many things you can make with your discard!
Sourdough Every Day - by Hannah Dela Cruz (Paperback)
