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Sourdough Baking Essentials

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Starting your sourdough journey? These are the tools that made baking easier for me, whether you’re making your first loaf or perfecting your technique.
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This website has a ton of helpful information to help you get started with sourdough
Beginner's Sourdough Bread (With Video)

Baking tools

 
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Great to line a bowl with if you don’t have a banneton
RECYCO Waffle Kitchen Towels Set of 2
 
Pyrex Essentials 3-Piece Glass Mixing Bowls Set
 
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Great if you’re looking for an easy disposable option!
MAQIHAN 200 Bread Proofing Bowl Covers
 
ROYOROYI 16" Wooden Sourdough Bread Knife
 
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Great reusable bowl covers if you aren’t a fan of the disposable ones!
Tirphy Reusable Beeswax Bowl Covers 8/10/12"
 
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This a great jar to keep your starter in! Easy to measure how much it rises and even comes with a spatula to mix it!
Sourdough Starter Jar Kit, 24 OZ Glass
 
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Perfect starter kit to start your sourdough journey!
Superbaking Sourdough Proofing Basket Set, 9" & 10"
 
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Perfect for mixing up your starter!
4 Pcs Silicone Jar Spatulas Long Handle Set
 
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One of my favorite sourdough tools! It creates clean, precise scores so your loaf can expand properly in the oven, giving you better oven spring and beautiful artisan-style designs.
SAINT GERMAIN Hand Crafted Bread Lame with 10 Blades & Leather Cover
 
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These silicone bread slings are great if you are looking for something reusable in place of parchment paper!
Koolstuffs Silicone Bread Sling 2PCS Nonstick Mats
 
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A digital kitchen scale is one of the most important tools for successful sourdough baking. Measuring your ingredients in grams—not cups—helps ensure consistent results every time. From feeding your starter to mixing your dough, an accurate scale tak...
Etekcity Digital Kitchen Scale, Stainless Steel
 
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The exact Dutch oven I use for baking sourdough
Lodge Enamel Cast Iron Dutch Oven 6 Qt
 
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A beautiful Dutch oven!
Le Creuset 6.5qt Deep Round Dutch Oven Artichaut
 
Signature Bread Oven | Le Creuset®
 
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Rice flour is key to ensuring your dough doesn’t stick in your bowl during proofing
Bob's Red Mill, Gluten Free Rice Flour, 1.5 lb