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The Ultimate Sourdough Lover’s Guide

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I’m obsessed with all things sourdough—baking it, eating it, and learning from the best in the game. After years of experimenting with different flours, fermentation times, and techniques, I’ve gathered my go-to recipes, favorite social media creator...
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Supplies

 
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These Weck jars are perfect for sourdough starter! The straight sides make it super easy to stir, feed, and track growth—plus, they just look cute on the counter.
Weck 742 Mold Jar - .5 Liter, Set of 6
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I like this so much more than my Danish dough whisk! Mixes dough (or starter) like a dream and is way easier to clean.
Spurtle for Sourdough Starter & Cooking
 
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These bowls are the perfect size for proofing dough—no need for a towel, just pop on the lid! Super handy.
Luvan Glass Mixing Bowls Set with Lids, 3PC
 
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These cute fabric covers are perfect for covering your dough while it rises—way better than fighting with plastic wrap or wet towels!
DEMDACO Striped Cotton Linen Plate Covers Set
 
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This thing quickly became one of my most-used kitchen tools—not just for sourdough! Perfect for cutting dough, scraping counters, and so much more.
Amazon Basics Stainless Steel Scraper/Chopper
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These 8.5-inch proofing baskets are perfect for getting that beautiful sourdough shape and texture. Big enough for a hearty loaf, but not too big to make the loaf flat—just right!
DOYOLLA 8.5" Round Bread Proofing Baskets Set
 
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This bread sling is a total game-changer—no more wrestling with parchment paper! Just plop your dough on it and lift it right into the Dutch oven. So much easier!
Gonsir Silicone Bread Sling, 2 Pcs Baking Mat
 
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A must-have for scoring sourdough! This bread lame gives you total control for those perfect, crisp cuts—plus, it comes with extra blades!
SAINT GERMAIN Bread Lame with 10 Blades
 
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The perfect Dutch oven for a beautifully proofed sourdough loaf! Bakes up that crispy crust and comes in tons of colors to match your vibe.
Lodge 6Qt Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven
 
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The best stand mixer for dough!
Bosch Universal Plus Stand Mixer 500W 6.5Qt
 
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The Hand Cleaning Wonder! Easily removes stubborn dough from hands, bowls, bins, jars and more. Say goodbye to sticky hands and ruined sponges + DOAP doesn’t wear out.
DOAP™, the Original Dough-Soap for bakers. 100% silicone. Cleans sticky dough from hands fast & easy — DOAP™
 
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I use this scale every time I bake sourdough—it’s super accurate and makes measuring in grams so much easier (no more guessing with cups!). Total game changer for consistent results.
Etekcity Digital Food Kitchen Scale, 304 SS
 
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This parchment paper is my go-to for sourdough—it’s strong, non-stick, and never rips when I’m transferring dough. Bonus: it’s unbleached and eco-friendly!
260 Sq.Ft Unbleached Parchment Paper Roll
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I use this silicone loaf pan when I want an easy, no-fuss bake—nothing sticks, it pops right out, and the speckled rainbow look is just cute.
Trudeau Silicone Loaf Pan Rainbow Granite 8.5 x 4.5 inch, Dishwasher Safe, Easy Release
 
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This sourdough knife slices like a dream—super clean cuts without squishing the loaf. Plus, it looks kinda cool and rustic on the counter too.
Alimtee 16" Wooden Sourdough Bread Knife
 
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If you know, you know—sourdough starter and drains do not mix. These mesh liners catch all the gunk so I don’t wreck my pipes. Total sink-saver!
250 PCS Kitchen Disposable Sink Strainer Bags
 
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This makes decorating your loafs soo simple and fun!
Patelai 12 Pcs Artisan Bread Stencils Set

Ingredients

 
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The best bread flour you can find! Walmart always has the best pricing on this too! (Costco may be a bit cheaper if you have a membership.)
King Arthur, Unbleached Bread Flour, Non-GMO Project Verified, Certified Kosher, No Preservatives, 5 lbs
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Love this sea salt for all my cooking/baking needs!
Great Value Fine Himalayan Pink Salt , 17.6 oz - Walmart.com
 
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The best sourdough starter! Comes with instructions and a band for your jar to indicate when your starter is ready to use.
Sourdough Dry Starter - Spice & Zest

Recipes

 
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Best, and most fool proof artisan loaf recipe!!
Basic Sourdough Recipe - Spice & Zest
 
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Don’t knock it till you try it! Delicious!!!
Simple Sourdough Discard Chicken Strips
 
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Best tortillas you will ever taste!
Sourdough Tortillas
 
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Never throw out your stale bread again…..
Sourdough Breadcrumbs - sarahtherese.co
 
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The best crackers! Great use for extra discard. We snack on these as chips too!
Sourdough Discard Crackers
 
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Delicious and super filling!
Sourdough Granola Bars Recipe (Easy And Chewy)
 
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Easy and soooo soooo soft!
Amazing Soft Sourdough Sandwich Bread
 
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Soooo tasty! And easy too!
Sourdough Bagels

Favorite Sourdough Creators

 
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Lovely breads/desserts!
Amy Coyne | Sourdough Recipes on TikTok
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Amanda has THE BEST sourdough tips!
sourdough mom on TikTok
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Tons of creative sourdough ideas!
Jackie | Sourdough Enthusiast on TikTok
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Gifts for the Baker 🧑‍🍳

 
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This teaches you everything about scoring your bread!
The Art of Sourdough Scoring: A Guide