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My sourdough essentials
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The secret to beautiful, artisanal loaves. I love using a stainless steel scraper because it's durable, plastic-free, and makes the messy part of sourdough prep feel effortless.
Bench Scraper
The ultimate sourdough shortcut. I use this for rolling out and shaping dough instead of the counter—it keeps cleanup incredibly simple and makes for an easy, safe transfer directly into the oven!
Silicone Baking Mat
The perfect tool for thick batters and sourdough starters. It’s specifically designed to prevent dough from clumping inside the whisk, ensuring a thorough mix every time. Durable, easy to clean, and much more effective than a wooden spoon....
Dough Whisk
Trust me on this one: a regular kitchen knife or those kitchen shears (not that I tried those first... wink wink) just won't give you the clean, deep cuts you need. This little tool gives you way more control so you can actually get that perfect 'ear...
Sourdough bread scoring lames – wiremonkeyshop
The $5 tool that will save your sanity! It’s flexible enough to get every last bit of sticky dough out of the bowl so nothing goes to waste. Way better than using a spoon or your hands (and a lot less messy to clean up afterwards)!
Bowl Scraper
The ultimate starter shortcut! You could definitely buy all of these tools separately as you go, but if you want to keep it super simple, this kit has everything you need to get started all together in one package. Perfect for your first loaf!
Complete Sourdough Starter Kit with 9'' Banneton Basket & Glass Jar
These long handles are a total life-saver! They make it so much safer to lower your dough into a screaming hot Dutch oven without burning your fingers. It’s way better than parchment paper because it’s totally reusable and much sturdier.
Silicone Bread Sling for Dutch Oven, Non-Stick Mat Set
The absolute gold standard for baking artisan sourdough. Holds heat perfectly, creates an incredible steam chamber for a killer oven spring, and the enamel interior is a dream to clean.
Dutch Ovens Shop - Le Creuset
An absolute kitchen staple! This parchment paper is thick, genuinely non-stick, and holds up perfectly to high heat without curling or burning. Ideal for everything from daily baking to easy-cleanup roasting.
Parchment Paper - Amazon.com
A total game-changer for mess-free baking. This stainless steel wand lets you perfectly dust flour, powdered sugar, or cocoa with just one hand.
HULISEN Flour Duster, One-Handed, 304