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Sourdough Starter Kit: Must-Have Tools for Beginners
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items These are my must-have tools for making sourdough bread at home, even if you’re just starting out. I’ve tested and used each of these myself so you don’t have to guess which ones work. I’ve included affordable options and links for both Canada and th...
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This 9-inch round Superbaking Banneton Kit is perfect for beginner sourdough bakers! It comes with everything you need to proof your dough beautifully, helping your bread keep its shape while developing that gorgeous artisan crust. I love recommendin...
Super Baking 9 Inch Round Banneton Basket
I love this proofing basket set because it gives me options — the 11-inch oval makes the perfect batard for sandwiches, and the 10-inch round is my go-to for classic artisan boules. The natural wood pulp helps my dough hold its shape and gives that g...
Pulp Bread Proofing Basket 11" Oval & 10" Round
This UFO-style bread lame is a joy to use! Its compact, round shape makes it easy to control, so you get those clean, professional-looking scores on your sourdough without tearing the dough. I love how it feels in the hand — it’s like drawing on your...
Round Double-Sided Bread Lame Scoring Tool
These loaf pans are my go-to for making perfect sandwich-style sourdough loaves and more! The heavy steel ensures even baking and browning, while the nonstick coating makes it easy to remove your bread without any hassle. I love having two pans so I ...
Nonstick Rectangular Bread Loaf Pan 9.5x5, 2pc
This scale is my go to! With five different weight units and a handy tare function, it makes measuring flour, water, and other ingredients super simple and accurate. Its compact size fits perfectly in my kitchen, and the clear LCD display means no guessing. For beginners, h...
Food Scale 11lb Digital Kitchen 6 Units
This Dutch oven is honestly one of my favorite kitchen tools. It’s heavy and holds heat like a champ, which means your sourdough bakes with a perfect crust every time. I love that the enamel coating makes it super easy to clean and that it works on a...
6 QT Cast Iron Dutch Oven, White Enamel
I’m honestly obsessed with these Weck jars! They’re perfect for storing my sourdough starter or saving discard without worrying about leaks. I love how the clear glass lets me check on my starter’s progress without opening the lid, and the airtight s...
Weck Mold Jars 3/4L Set of 2 - Glass, Airtight
I love these Pyrex bowls because they’re clear, so I can easily see my dough while it’s resting and know when it’s ready without guessing. They’re tough, don’t hold onto smells or stains, and I can use them pretty much anywhere—oven, fridge, freezer,...
Pyrex Prepware 4-Quart Rimmed Mixing Bowl, Clear
I didn’t realize how much a good thermometer could change my bread baking until I started using this one. It’s quick and easy to check the inside temperature of my loaves so I know exactly when they’re perfectly baked—not under or overdone. The backl...
ThermoPro Waterproof Digital Instant Read Meat Thermometer
This bread knife quickly became my kitchen favorite for slicing sourdough and all kinds of baked goods. The super sharp, serrated blade cuts cleanly through crusty loaves without squishing the soft crumb inside — which can be tricky with dull knives....
8 inch High Carbon Stainless Steel Bread Knife
These wooden spatulas are a small but mighty part of my sourdough routine. I use them to gently stir sticky dough during mixing and to scrape every last bit from my bowls without damaging my bannetons. The natural wood feels great in hand, and the ha...
2Pcs Wooden Sourdough Spatula Spurtles
I love this grain mill because it lets me mill my own wheat berries right at home, which takes my sourdough baking to the next level. Freshly milled flour has a richer flavor and better texture than store-bought, and this grinder is powerful and easy...
Grain Mill Grinder 750g High Speed Electric
I absolutely love this baking shell because it makes getting a crispy crust so easy—without the hassle of preheating like with heavy Dutch ovens or baking stones. It’s lightweight and simple to use, which is perfect when I want to bake delicious bata...
Brod & Taylor Ultralight Sourdough Baking Shell
Bob’s Red Mill Non-GMO Artisan Bread Flour I’ve been using Bob’s Red Mill flour for a long time because it’s reliable and gives my sourdough that perfect texture and flavor. It’s unbleached and non-GMO, which makes me feel good about what I’m baking ...
Bob's Red Mill Non-GMO Artisan Bread Flour 2.27kg
Baking Oven Steel™ 14x16x1/4 Pizza Steel This baking steel has completely changed how I bake pizza and bread at home. It heats up quickly and holds heat way better than a regular pizza stone, giving my crust that perfect crispy crunch every time. I l...
Baking Oven Steel 14x16x0.25 Pizza Stone
I love this because it takes the guesswork (and uneven slices) out of my sourdough. No more squishing my fresh loaf or hacking at it with a dull knife. I can set the thickness, crank the handle, and every slice comes out perfect. Whether it’s for toa...
Manual Sourdough Bread Slicer, Adjustable, Hand-Cranked with Stainless Steel Blade
I love this Mason Cash mixing bowl because it’s the perfect size for all my sourdough doughs and batters. I use it almost every time I bake—it’s sturdy, easy to clean and look beautiful on my counter. These are amazing quality.
Mason Cash Forest Mixing Bowl 29cm Cream