Perhaps you're starting your sourdough journey and you're wondering, "What do I really need to get started?" Here are essential necessities to build up your Sourdough Kit starting your journey without diving too deep into ALL the possibilities of Sourdough accessories.
Basics:
- Storage container for your Starter (Mason Jars, Weck jars, Le Parfait Jars)
- Measuring Scale, for the most accurate recipe portions a scale is highly recommend and many sourdough recipes will be in weight (which I personally love because measuring cups annoy me)
- Danish Whisk, this clever tool makes mixing your dough a breeze and is easy to use and clean
Bench Scrapper Dough Cutting Tool- Essential for cutting loaves and scrapping sticky sourdough
Cast Iron Dutch Oven- Cast Iron is timeless and can last decades providing even heat distribution and quality loaves
Mixing bowl- you need a sturdy mixing bowl thats easy to cover when you get that beautiful dough ready and proofing for your bake
Scoring tool- also referred to as a lame, this is the tool you will use to score your bread. I personally like the smaller tool that can be used pencil grip style
BONUS BUYS:
Bun Mold- Because sourdough buns are awesome! This mold has been amazing for getting the perfect bun shape and
Folding Rack- When I have multiple loaves of goodness or baked deliciousness this rack is amazing and folds up for easy
Baguette Mold- This mold makes shaping and baking baguettes or sub sandwich loaves a breeze