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Sordough

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When it comes to sourdough, there are many ways you can create and bake. This list compiles the basics of what will be needed to make not only a homemade sourdough starter but to also bake your first loaf of sourdough. It is a labor of love, and comp...
 
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This brand Dutch oven is a top tier option. If you have the funds and want to splurge on these beautiful products then I am here for it. I dream to have a full Le Creuset set of cooking items. If you are not able, I have another option
Dutch Ovens: Home & Kitchen
 
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This brand has many options in terms of color. You need a heavy Dutch oven with lid to bake your loaves properly. I like this brand for its affordability and quality. They are also porcelain enameled so no need to season them. Give this brand a try a...
Amazon Basics Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven
 
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flours is a top option for all your needs. Other than your flour, the only other ingredients in base sourdough is starter, salt, and water. Comes unbleached and offers organic as well. It is also milled in America if that is something that is importa...
All-purpose Flour
 
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A good set of glass mixing bowls are helpful. The large bowl is used in the beginning of the dough process. A decent sized bowl makes the mixing easy. Also having a glass bowl can help for easier visualization of the dough and its rise. That is why I...
Pyrex Essentials 3-Piece Glass Mixing Bowls
 
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Get yourself a good vessel to get your sourdough starter going. You want glass so you can see the bubbles and the RISE of that starter. You preferably want a lid as well, but you can use a tea towel, paper towel with rubber band, or another breathabl...
Glass Canisters
 
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An electric candle warmer has been a nice trick if your home is a little too cool for that starter. You can place the container right on top and keep your sourdough starter at a reasonable temp. My home is set at a cool 68-70 degrees when the weather...
CANDLE WARMERS ETC. Wax Melt Fragrance Warmer
 
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You can use a banneton or proofing basket to bulk ferment you sourdough loaf. This item is a reasonably priced set that includes a dough knife and dough cutter. The banneton is also splinter proof. This three piece set will help you in your way to ba...
Best Bread Proofing Baskets
 
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Once you flip your sourdough out from the proofing basket and you are ready to bake, these silicone bread slings make for easy transfer into your hot Dutch oven. It also makes for easier retrieval once your bread is done baking. I really like the eas...
Silicone Bread Sling, Nonstick, 2 Pack
 
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This is another option for your sourdough starter. If glass is not your choice, then try this rising bucket. This may be a good option for larger batches as well. I like the different variations of vessels you can use. It offers the see through aspec...
Dough Rising Bucket With Lid
 
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This larger (9.5 x 8.5) stainless steel platform food scale is perfect for weighing your flour and water when mixing your sourdough dough. It's great because there is plenty of space for your bowls and this scale has a higher weight limit if you want...
Taylor 22lb Ultra-Precise Digital Scale
 
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Here is a 2 pack of Pullman loaf pans with lids. They have a bottom vent design and non-stick coating for easy use. These are god to have if you want to make sourdough bread sandwich loaves. These offer another baking option to add to your repertoire...
Bread Pan With Lid
 
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If you want a kit option to get your starter going, this Kook brand is a great option. It comes with a 24oz Levian jar with thermometer attached and measurement markings. This is key because you can gauge rise time by the temperature of your starter....
Superbaking Sourdough Starter Jar, Beginner ...
 
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A danish whisk is the perfect tool to take you wet and dry ingrdients and turn them into that shaggy dough you need. I love this whisk.
COOKSURE 13 Inch Danish Dough Whisk - Stainless Steel
 
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This gorgeous enamel bread cast iron dutch oven is just beautiful and bakes beautiful loaves of bread. It is a great price and is estheically pleasing.
Lodge Essential Enamel Cast Iron Dutch Oven 6qt
 
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For the over the top bread baker, here is a great cutting tool. The design and functionality is amazing, and will help to slice your bread to desired thickness and will be perfectly even.
Brvclon Manual Bread Slicer Adjustable
 
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Great sourdough starter kit! It comes with a silicone mat, extra thermometer strips for the side, and a daily tracker band so you never forget the last time you fed your starter! It also has a rubber spatula, and you have the option to use a mesh lid...
Lorzon 47oz Glass Wide Mouth Sourdough Jar
 
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Great bread bow knife! Absolute must have for sourdough!
RAPSAKEMOH Sourdough Bread Knife Slicer
 
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Great rice flour option for when you bake your bread. You always want to drizzle the rice flour on the cutting board, and your loaf!
Bob's Red Mill, Gluten Free Rice Flour, 1.5 lb
 
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Great starter kit. You always need a good Banneton proofing basket on hand. This kit also comes with scoring razors, and the other must have baking tools!
Superbaking Sourdough Starter Kit, 9" Banneton Basket
 
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Don't forget the bread slings! I personally love using these, you can bake your loafs on the sling in your Dutch oven!
SWSKR 2 Pcs Sourdough Silicone Bread Sling