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Get That Bread (Beginner Sourdough Edition)
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items This list includes some of my favorite tools and essentials for anyone getting into sourdough baking — the items that have made my process simpler, more consistent, and even more rewarding.
I inherited my sourdough starter from my parents — it’s been alive for over five years now — and for the past two years, I’ve been lovingly keeping it going while learning the rhythm of sourdough baking. It’s truly a labor of love. There’s nothing qu...
I inherited my sourdough starter from my parents — it’s been alive for over five years now — and for the past two years, I’ve been lovingly keeping it going while learning the rhythm of sourdough baking. It’s truly a labor of love. There’s nothing qu...
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For Your Starter
Making Your Dough
Baking Your Bread
For Your Starter
I love these for housing my starter when I'm actively feeding it!
Weck Tulip Jars 1 Liter
This is my dedicated sourdough spatula. It fits into my jars easily and the silicone makes it easy for any dried starter left on it to peel right off.
Skinny Food-Grade Silicone Jar Spatula
Sourdough measurements are almost always in grams, so a food scale becomes essential to the baking process. It doesn't need to be a fancy one, just reliable!
Amazon Basics Digital Kitchen Scale
I put a rubber band around my weck jar to mark where my starter begins and how much it rises. There are all these fancy glasses with measurement markings on them, but really all you need is a simple rubber band!
Amazon Basics Assorted Size and Color Rubber Bands
My go-to flour for feeding my starter and making my bread.
King Arthur Baking Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
Making Your Dough
If you're new to sourdough baking, this kit is a cost efficient way to get some of the key supplies needed to start your journey.
Sourdough Bread Baking Kit
If you're getting into a sourdough, I highly recommend a food thermometer. I use this religiously as I make my bread to monitor the fermentation process.
0.5 Sec Instant Read Digital Food Thermometer
I love these! They’re easy to clean and my dough does not stick to the silicone.
Collapsible Silicone Bread Proofing Baskets
Depending on the size loaf, I love the medium and large bowl for proofing my bread. I usually lightly cover my bread with the lid so the dough does not dry out while proofing.
Glass Mixing Bowls Set with Lids (4.5QT, 2.7QT, 1.1QT)
This is the primary whole wheat flour I use when making my bread dough. My loaves turn out so tasty every time!
King Arthur 100% Whole Wheat Flour 5 lb
Baking Your Bread
You can never have too many of these as a sourdough baker. I keep several on hand to rotate through.
Silicone Bread Sling for Dutch Oven
Absolutely love that this is extractable. This is my favorite scoring tool for my bread!
Extractable Magnetic Bread Lame Scoring Tool
I use a Dutch oven to bake my bread in. This is a more cost-efficient brand with great reviews from fellow beadmakers.
Lodge 6 Qt Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven
I keep a spray bottle by my oven. Ahead of baking my bread, I spray my pre-heated cast iron and dough with some water to add moisture - this helps me get a really nice crust as the bread bakes!
Spray Bottle, Fine Mist
A Le Creuset is an investment, but it's one that will last you a lifetime and for generations to come. I've inherited Le Creuset's from my parents and grandparents and they are still in beautiful shape. This is a phenomenal cast iron for breadmakers,...
Signature Round Dutch Oven
Great bags for packaging a loaf for yourself or to gift to someone!
Paper Bread Bags with Tabs for Sourdough