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Everything I Use for Sourdough and Bread Baking
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items I've been baking bread of all kinds for years, from quick soda breads to yeasted loaves, and more recently sourdough has become a big part of our family routine. These are the tools I genuinely rely on for all of it. Whether you're just starting your...
This is the size I reach for most often when baking sourdough at home. It provides good support during the final proof, and the included liner gives you the option of a smoother loaf when you want it.
Round Banneton with Liner
I use this one when making oval bâtards. The shape gives great support during the final proof and creates the classic loaf shape many artisan bakeries use.
Oval banneton with liner
I use this whenever I'm mixing sourdough by hand. It handles sticky dough much better than a spoon and is also handy for pancake batter and quick cake mixes.
Danish Dough Whisk (Pack of 2)
Essential for cleaning flour out of your banneton after baking. A stiff natural fiber brush gets into all the grooves without damaging the cane.
Banneton Cleaning Brush
This is the jar I use for my everyday sourdough starter. The straight sides make it easy to see how much the starter has risen, and the 850ml size gives it plenty of room to grow after feedings.
WECK 743 Mold Jar (850ml)
I use this larger jar when I'm building bigger levains or baking multiple loaves. The extra space gives active starter room to grow without worrying about overflow.
WECK 974 Cylinder Jar (1.5L)
Makes a real difference in colder months when the kitchen is too cold for the dough to rise properly. I use mine every winter. Also works well for fermenting yogurt.
Bread Proofing Mat
To safely run the Bread Proofing Mat (or other North American appliances) on European power outlets you need a voltage converter. This one ticks all the boxes.
Voltage Converter for US Appliances
A proper lame makes such a difference compared to scoring with a kitchen knife. Faster, cleaner cuts every time and this one comes with 10 replacement blades which is great value.
Premium Bread Lame
Good to have a stash of these so you're never stuck with a dull blade. These fit standard lame tools and you get 20 blades in a pack which is really good value.
Bread Lame Replacement Blades 20 Pack