Here is my list of resources I use to create delicious, healthy sourdough bread. I bake whole-wheat sourdough for my family every week. My starter has been going for years now. I've shared my starter with many people - aside from yummy bread - that's...
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Sourdough Essentials
Flours
Equipment
Recipes
Sourdough Essentials
This is the sourdough starter I started with - five years ago and hundreds of loaves later.
Classic Fresh Sourdough Starter
You don't necessarily need all of this, but it's a cool set.
Sourdough Bread Set
The salt I use as my everyday seasoning salt. I use it in all my cooking and baking.
Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt, 48 Ounce (Pack of 1)
Flours
Simply the best!
100% Whole Wheat Flour
I always have this on-hand.
Bread Flour
I use this for the whole wheat sourdough bread we have as our daily bread.
100% Organic White Whole Wheat Flour
This is the base flour I use.
All-Purpose Flour
Rye has a delicious, destinctive flavor that goes very well with caraway.
Organic Medium Rye
I use this flour for bagels.
Deli Rye Flavor
Equipment
This is a must have. Sourdough is sticky! This helps.
Dough Whisk
You'll never buy parchment in a roll again!
Half-Sheet Baking Parchment Paper
What every baker needs.
The Very Best Baking Tools for Every Level of Baker - Food52
Love these!
Good Grips 2-Cup Angled Measuring Cup - OXO
A neighbor of mine gave me a very similar pot that I have been using for years. It makes a beautiful loaf with a crisp crust.
Bread and Potato Pot
I have made a loaf of sourdough bread every week for at least three years. We've been looking for a long bread pan that would give us the crust we wanted in the shape we need. We found it! This is a great pan! Unglazed clay takes some care, but the r...
Long Covered Baker
Great pan - and beautiful!
Glazed Long Covered Baker
I have several bench knives. They are wonderful for breads and pastries and come in handly for scooping cut vegetables.
Bench Knife
Nice clean cuts.
Black Walnut Lame
Brilliant!
Round Loaf Lifter
I love these!
Loaf Pan Lifters Set of 2
I don't have one of these, but I'd like one.
Bread Knife with Slicing Guide
For really special burgers - make your own buns.
Hamburger Bun and Mini Pie Pan
I love the planetary mixing action in the mixer, the scraper beater, and the sturdy temperature-proof glass bowl.
the Bakery Chef™
I had a version of this - which I eventually wore out. For me, multiple timers is a must - and this is a VERY reliable company.
TimeStack®
The basics set you need. I have several of each.
Stainless Steel Measuring Cups and Spoons Set - OXO
It's the best!
Thermapen ONE | ThermoWorks
This scale goes up to 11 pounds. I've had mine for years! The pull-out feature really adds value to this scale because you can handle large items.
Pull Out Display Scale
I don't use a bread baker these days, but if I did, I'd buy this one. Zojirushi is the brand of rice-cooker I use, it's one of the most reliable kitchen appliances I own.
Zojirushi Home Bakery Virtuoso Plus Bread Machine
If you're at all serious about baking bread, buy these. They are so much better than covering a bowl. I use them for everything in the kitchen.
Standard Dough-Rising Bucket - Set of 2
I used a large proofing cabinet in my restaurant, but have never found it necessary at home. That said, this one comes highly recommended.
Sourdough Home
Bakery Bits is a UK company that sells beautiful baking equipment. These bowls caught my eye. They are a perfect size for starter and great for salad dressings too.
Handmade BakeryBits Batter Bowl
If you are like me, the one thing I don't like about baking is having sticky dough on my hands - and everywhere else. These cloths are dedicated to solve that problem. They clean it all up and rinse clean.
The Teiger Dough Cloth - Clean Up Your Dough
Recipes
If you're wondering what to do with that extra bread - try this!
Sourdough Bacon Sheet Pan Chicken - Bonicelli Cooking Club
A perfect mix of pretzel bun flavor and focaccia texture.
Sourdough Pretzel Focaccia - Bonicelli Cooking Club
Sweet, savory, delicious, and they freeze beautifully.
Caramelized Onion Sourdough Scones - Bonicelli Cooking Club
