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Sourdough Must-Haves for Beginners

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All of these products have made making sourdough so much easier and faster
 
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This was great to use when I first started making sourdough. It helped me really get my starter going
100+ Yr Old Dehydrated Sourdough Starter Kit
 
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This is the best flour to use when making sourdough bread or anything, it has a higher protein content, better water absorption, and makes a stronger dough
King Arthur Organic Unbleached Bread Flour 5lb
 
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If you really don’t wanna use or can’t find bread flour you can use this, just make sure it’s not bleached. This will still make your sourdough starter turn out the exact same
King Arthur Organic Unbleached All-Purpose Flour 2 lbs
 
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This really helps me keep my measurements on track and helps my bread turn out perfect
Mik-Nana 22lb Digital Kitchen Food Scale
 
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These are perfect for mixing up my dough and proofing my dough in.
Unokit 7-Pc Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls Set
 
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Helps get all the dough out and helps you fold it better and cut it if you’re making more than just bread
Amazon Basics Stainless Steel Scraper/Chopper 6"
 
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This is really great to use for proofing in also but you can also just use a regular mixing kit if you don’t wanna buy this
Banneton Bread Proofing Basket 9 inch Set
 
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This tool is so helpful in scoring your bread and making really cool designs with
Superbaking Bread Lame with 5 Extra Blades
 
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This is the best pan to cook your bread in to keep it cooking properly
Umite Chef 5QT Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven
 
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This saved my sanity to make sure my bread was cooking correctly and all the way through
ThermoPro TP02S Digital Food Thermometer with Long Probe
 
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These rubber spatulas are the best to use when mixing up your starter, since you’re not supposed to use metal. They’re also easier to clean
5-Piece Silicone Spatula Set, Heat Resistant
 
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This is great for keeping flour in so that you don’t have a bunch of sticking when you go to lay it on the counter
CUSINIUM Powdered Sugar Shaker Duster - 6oz, 2 Pack
 
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These are perfect for putting over your bowl while your dough is proofing
Linen Cotton Bowl Covers Set of 3 for Bread
 
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This is a must have to use when your done baking your loaf so that it can cool properly
3 Tier Stackable Cooling Rack 15.8x10 Black
 
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This will really make it easier to mix up your dough so make sure it has a dough hook so that you can actually mix it up
Kitchen in the box 3.2Qt Stand Mixer Black
 
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A spray bottle is the best to keep around to mist your loaf before cooking to enhance your crust
Teyssor 2-Pack 10oz BPA-Free Spray Bottles