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Supplies & Recipes For Sourdough Baking Success
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items Beginning a sourdough journey can be overwhelming but very rewarding. I have intentionally selected everything you need to become a confident, proud parent of a sourdough starter and bake all your sourdough wishes come true. These are the supplies I ...
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Supplies
The tools I use and recommend for sourdough baking.
The best sourdough starter I have tried! This purchase takes all of the overwhelm out of beginning a sourdough journey. The instructions are easy to follow and you'll have an active starter you can bake amazing recipes with in no time.
Eve - Dehydrated Sourdough Starter
Here's another Dry option, if you will not be home for delivery of a Live starter. You can activate a Dry starter whenever you are ready.
Breadtopia Sourdough Starter | Organic & Non-GMO
Here is great Live starter. This starter is Live and needs to be fed immediately. If you are not going to be home at delivery then you will want to choose the Dry option.
Breadtopia Live Sourdough Starter | Organic Non-GMO
I usually feed my starter with King Arthur's organic, unbleached bread flour. When I purchase flour I will put it in the freezer for about 48 hours to kill any bugs or eggs that might be present in the bag coming from the store.
Organic All-Purpose Flour - King Arthur Baking Company
Most olive oil in the stores is fake and full of garbage fillers, this is my favorite olive oil, single sourced from Spain. Not only do I use this olive oil in some of my bread recipes I love to make a bread dip using olive oil and herbs.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
I prefer this salt because it contains 60+ trace minerals and is naturally protected from pollutants. I use it in all of my recipes.
Redmond Real Salt
Many sourdough recipes call for starter to be weighed in grams, I prefer this scale. I used to be intimidated with the thought of measuring in grams but I find it's easier and more accurate.
Etekcity Food Kitchen Scale 22lb, Digital, IPX6
The perfect home for your starter! What will you name yours?
Weck Tulip Jars 1L - 2 with Glass Lids
You'll want a bigger jar as your sourdough grows. This is great because it has a smooth, wide mouth and large enough to scoop out sourdough with ease. When looking for jars to store your sourdough in you want wider openings with smooth inside edges f...
Sourdough Starter Jar - Half Gallon USA
I love this tool set, it's easy to use and easy to clean.
Banneton Bread Proofing Basket Set, 9" & 10"
Create gorgeous designs in your sourdough with these simple tools.
RICCLE UFO Wooden Bread Lame with 15 Blades
I have this one and it works like a charm. Dutch ovens can be useful for creating steam while baking, which mimics the humid environment of steam-injected ovens. As the dough bakes, water evaporates and the Dutch oven's heavy lid traps the water vapo...
HAWOK 3 Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven, Green
If you want a larger Dutch Oven I suggest this one, you can't go wrong. It's durable with a tight fitting lid, dual handles, easy to clean.
6 Qt Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven with Lid
A must-have for hassle-free dough transfer, extended handles, reusable, non-stick, and easy to clean.
Jeasor 3 PCS Silicone Baking Mat Set
Simple to use with quick release and even heat distribution is why I love baking with this pan. I can count on this pan for an all over even bake.
USA Pan Pullman Loaf Pan, 13x4 in, Nonstick
This is the knife to get, comfortable grip, the blade cuts with no bread tearing and it's rust proof. I have had this knife for a long time and the blade is still as sharp as it was when I purchased.
Alimtee 16" Wooden Serrated Bread Knife
Super cute reusable linen bread bags, great for storage or gift giving.
Montecito Home 'Bread of Life' Linen Bread Bags
Make your bread happy by wrapping it in these soft, no lint, quick absorbent towels.
Flour Sack Kitchen Towels (White,12 Pack) 100% Cotton
With all the fun discard recipes for biscuits, cinnamon rolls, bagels and more… you will want to have a variety of cutter sizes. I like this all-in-one set because they are stainless steel so no rusting, heat resistant, and convenient storage.
Kayaso Round Cutters, Stainless Steel, 12 Pc Set
I love this mixer because it handles all the things, I can get my sourdough kneaded in about 5 minutes.
Stand Mixers | KitchenAid
Never rinse your sourdough down the drain, these strainers will allow you to rinse and catch the sourdough to throw in the trash or in your yard.
LASSHSWA Stainless Steel Sink Strainer 2 Pack
Extra protection for your sink drainer, so easy to clean up your sourdough mess so it doesn't clog the sink. It fits right over the drain insert.
250 PCS Kitchen Disposable Mesh Sink Strainer Bag
Recipes
My top sourdough & discard recipes.
Are you new and just getting started? Here is a simple guide that helped me a ton.
Sourdough Bread: A Beginner's Guide - The Clever Carrot
Whether you are just starting your sourdough baking journey or need a simple, go-to recipe, this is one to keep on hand.
Beginner's Sourdough Bread Recipe
Here's an easy recipe for soft sandwich bread that doesn't have a strong sourdough flavor.
Soft Sourdough Sandwich Bread (not too tangy!)
This recipe is has a lot of steps but after one bite you won't try another.
Brown Butter Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls - Made in Motherhood
My favorite tortilla recipe (with sourdough discard) these come out nice and fluffy.
Sourdough Tortillas
Stop with the store-bought pop tarts filled with bad ingredients. Make these with your sourdough discard instead.
The BEST Sourdough Pop Tarts Recipe [with 2 flavor options]
This is so simple to make and your sandwiches will never be the same.
Easy Sourdough Discard Sandwich Bread Recipe
Another breakfast favorite, and this recipe makes great pretzels you just change the shape.
Sourdough Discard Bagels - Acts Of Sourdough
These should not be legal, they are amazing! Warning…one bite could cause you to eat the entire batch.
Oatmeal Cream Sandwich Cookie Recipe With Sourdough | Pursuit of Homemaking
This is the croissant recipe you want to save. This recipe is easy to follow and they come out so perfect.
Sourdough Croissant Recipe
If you are looking for a dessert with spring vibes, this is it! It's not too sweet with a nice balance of cake and strawberries.
Sourdough Discard Strawberry Cake
My family eats these up fast! They are light, fluffy and buttery. I would substitute the milk with buttermilk if you have it. Perfect pancakes for adding your favorite fruit.
Best Sourdough Pancakes - The Clever Carrot
Gifts & Swag
It's not just bread, it's a lifestyle.
Depending on where you live, you may store your sourdough starter in the oven to keep a warmer temperature. This is a must-have to make sure everyone checks the oven before turning it on. It's a sourdough starter saver!
Dough NOT Turn On • Sourdough Starter Oven Magnet
I seriously LOVE this, as you know it's hard work to keep your starter alive and why not be proud of it! This gets compliments all the time.
Proud Parent of a Sourdough Starter Bumper Sticker | Homesteading | Funny | Bread | Mothers | Gift | Parent | Sticker | Car
Beautiful reusable bowl covers, I love the detail and durability.
Reusable Bowl Covers Bread Proofing Cover Bread Baking Supplies, Washable Zero Waste Swap, Christmas Gift housewarming Embroidery daisies
The perfect gift for the sourdough mama that has everything.
Personalized DOUGH SCRAPER Bench Cutter Chopper Pastry Kitchen Cooking Pizza Baking Housewarming Home Gifts for Mom Her Women Mothers Day
For the little baker.
Sourdough Baby Gift - Sourdough Era Bodysuit - Country Baby Gift - Sourdough Gift for Mom - Newborn Gift - Cute Baby Gift - Sourdough Baby
A cute but practical gift for a sourdough lover! If anything happens to their starter they will have an emergency starter on hand.
Mason Jar Dehydrated Sourdough Starter Magnet -Kitchen Decor, Fridge Magnet, Baking Gift, Dried Starter Included, Ornament, Sourdough Bread