My Baking Equipment
Remember: you don't need any of this to bake amazing bread. A kitchen scale and your hands are enough to start. That said, here's what I actually use and recommend.
The Essentials
If you're just starting out, these are the only tools I'd truly recommend investing in.
Baking Vessels
For creating steam and achieving great oven spring. A Dutch oven is the most popular choice for home bakers.
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Dutch oven (batards)
Perfect for oval loaves. The lid traps steam for an incredible crust.
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Dutch oven (glass)
See your bread bake through the glass lid. Great for learning.
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Loaf pan
Classic sandwich bread shape. Essential for soft, sliceable loaves.
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Loaf pan (with lid)
Creates perfect square slices. The lid helps trap steam.
Shaping & Proofing
Tools that help you shape beautiful loaves and support them during the final rise.
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Proofing basket
Supports your dough during final proof and creates beautiful flour patterns.
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Lame (olive)
Handcrafted scoring blade. Makes clean cuts for controlled oven spring.
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Lame (walnut)
Beautiful walnut handle. A joy to use for scoring.
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Non-stick spray
Prevents sticking in bannetons and pans. A simple solution.
Temperature & Measurement
Understanding temperature is key to consistent results. These tools help you get it right.
Starter & Storage
Keep your sourdough culture happy with proper containers and cooling.
Flour
Quality flour makes a difference. These high-protein options are excellent for long fermentation.
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Bread flour (15% protein)
Strong bread flour for long fermentation. Excellent gluten development.
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Whole wheat flour (15% protein)
Strong whole wheat for hearty, nutritious loaves.
Books & Learning
Deepen your understanding of sourdough science and technique.
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Digital book (free)
The Sourdough Framework in digital format. Completely free.
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Hardcover book
Beautiful print edition. Perfect for the kitchen or as a gift.
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Biochemistry poster
Visual guide to the science of sourdough fermentation.
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Crumb structure poster
Learn to identify different crumb structures and what causes them.
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Sourdough stickers
Wild & Yeasty sticker collection for the sourdough enthusiast.
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My sourdough starter
A piece of my world-traveling sourdough starter, shipped to your door.
Merch
Show your bread pride. All merch supports the continued creation of free content.
A note on links: Some links on this page are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase. This helps support the free content I create. I only recommend products I actually use and believe in.
