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Sensational Sourdough Resources
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Chef Laura Bonicelli
Here is my list of resources I use to create delicious, healthy sourdough bread. I bake whole-wheat sourdough for my family every week. My starter has been going for years now. I've shared my starter with many people - aside from yummy bread - that's...
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Sourdough Essentials
 
Flours
 
Equipment
 
Recipes

Sourdough Essentials

 
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This is the sourdough starter I started with - five years ago and hundreds of loaves later.
Classic Fresh Sourdough Starter
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The salt I use as my everyday seasoning salt. I use it in all my cooking and baking.
Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt, 48 Ounce (Pack of 1)
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Flours

 
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Simply the best! 
100% Whole Wheat Flour
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I always have this on-hand.
Bread Flour
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I use this for the whole wheat sourdough bread we have as our daily bread.
100% Organic White Whole Wheat Flour
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This is the base flour I use. 
All-Purpose Flour
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Rye has a delicious, destinctive flavor that goes very well with caraway.
Organic Medium Rye
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I use this flour for bagels.
Deli Rye Flavor
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Equipment

 
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This is a must have. Sourdough is sticky! This helps.
Dough Whisk
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You'll never buy parchment in a roll again!
Half-Sheet Baking Parchment Paper
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What every baker needs.
The Very Best Baking Tools for Every Level of Baker - Food52
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Love these!
Good Grips 2-Cup Angled Measuring Cup - OXO
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A neighbor of mine gave me a very similar pot that I have been using for years. It makes a beautiful loaf with a crisp crust.
Bread and Potato Pot
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I have made a loaf of sourdough bread every week for at least three years. We've been looking for a long bread pan that would give us the crust we wanted in the shape we need. We found it! This is a great pan! Unglazed clay takes some care, but the r... 
Long Covered Baker
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Great pan - and beautiful! 
Glazed Long Covered Baker
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I have several bench knives. They are wonderful for breads and pastries and come in handly for scooping cut vegetables. 
Bench Knife
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Nice clean cuts. 
Black Walnut Lame
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Brilliant!
Round Loaf Lifter
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I love these! 
Loaf Pan Lifters Set of 2
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I don't have one of these, but I'd like one. 
Bread Knife with Slicing Guide
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I love the planetary mixing action in the mixer, the scraper beater, and the sturdy temperature-proof glass bowl. 
the Bakery Chefâ„¢
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I had a version of this - which I eventually wore out. For me, multiple timers is a must - and this is a VERY reliable company. 
TimeStack®
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The basics set you need. I have several of each.
Stainless Steel Measuring Cups and Spoons Set - OXO
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It's the best!
Thermapen ONE | ThermoWorks
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I don't use a bread baker these days, but if I did, I'd buy this one. Zojirushi is the brand of rice-cooker I use, it's one of the most reliable kitchen appliances I own.
Zojirushi Home Bakery Virtuoso Plus Bread Machine
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If you're at all serious about baking bread, buy these. They are so much better than covering a bowl. I use them for everything in the kitchen.
Standard Dough-Rising Bucket - Set of 2
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I used a large proofing cabinet in my restaurant, but have never found it necessary at home. That said, this one comes highly recommended.
Sourdough Home
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Bakery Bits is a UK company that sells beautiful baking equipment. These bowls caught my eye. They are a perfect size for starter and great for salad dressings too.
Handmade BakeryBits Batter Bowl
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If you are like me, the one thing I don't like about baking is having sticky dough on my hands - and everywhere else. These cloths are dedicated to solve that problem. They clean it all up and rinse clean.
The Teiger Dough Cloth - Clean Up Your Dough
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Recipes

 
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If you're wondering what to do with that extra bread - try this!
Sourdough Bacon Sheet Pan Chicken - Bonicelli Cooking Club
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A perfect mix of pretzel bun flavor and focaccia texture.
Sourdough Pretzel Focaccia - Bonicelli Cooking Club
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Sweet, savory, delicious, and they freeze beautifully.
Caramelized Onion Sourdough Scones - Bonicelli Cooking Club
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