Clearly, sourdough bread making is way more involved than I ever dreamed! I’m so thankful this comes with an explanation of what each tool is because I’ve never seen these types of tools in all my baking days.

Honestly, I’m so intimidated by the process that I haven’t begun, but I feel equipped now that I have all the tools I’ll need. These seem to be high quality products, and I appreciate that they’ve got the measurements and tracking markings on them so I can keep track of how much to add and when.

The jar is real glass and the sling feels like real silicone (it’s labeled 100% platinum silicone). The dough lame looks different than in the picture on the sheet but what the sheet describes the tool as sounds more like the tool I got than the tool in the picture.

This kit has everything I’ll need except the ingredients! Can’t wait to begin!

This kit includes nearly everything you need for sourdough: a four-page Bread Fermentation Mastery bulletin, a 40 oz glass starter jar with cloth and metal covers, adhesive thermometer strip, cloth day band, silicone spatula, Scandinavian dough whisk, two cotton proofing baskets, each with a washable liner and cover, a silicone bread sling for round boules, a lame with blades and cover, and several other useful tools.

The starter jar is embossed with milliliter markings and a “last fed” line. Paired with the cloth day band, it makes a simple but effective reminder system for tracking your feeding schedule. The cloth cover works well during fermentation, while the metal lid used loosely is convenient for long-term refrigerated storage.

Unlike rigid rattan bannetons, the cloth baskets deform easily, and I am cautious that a fully proofed loaf may turn out a bit wonky in shape. See the “round” basket in my banneton photo for an example of the deformation I mean. Because of this, I rate the kit four stars rather than five. My kit also arrived missing the listed plastic scraper which would be handy but is not essential, and I would have liked a second sling sized for the oval basket. ETA: the scraper was found – it had fallen out of the set box into the shipping box.

Overall, it is a well-rounded kit for beginners or enthusiasts, with just a few small drawbacks.

My bread making experience is limited to using a bread machine. This sourdough starter kit that includes probably everything I need for the next level bread-making is exactly what I’ve been looking for. It has helped me begin a journey a lot easier because I don’t have to find out what I’d need to start a starter.

The 4-page leaflet on “Bread fermentation mastery: 4 basic formulas and tool guide” is very broad and therefore, a bit confounding to an absolute beginner like me. How I wish there was more detailed information and explanations. I think the list of tools and items on the second page of the leaflet should be updated. It is different from the one on the listing. To learn more, I did some Google searches and watched some Youtube videos before starting my first natural yeast fermentation.

The glass jar has a wide opening and detailed markings so I could gauge how my starter progresses. I used the plastic spatula to mix the dough. It is a good size and nice inclusion. I love the idea of using bannetons to form / shape the dough before baking it in a dutch oven. I won’t be able to comment on other tools that are yet to be used. I will update this review when I get a successful starter to use in my sourdough bread, hopefully sooner rather than later. This kit is a critical impetus for me to start trying sourdough baking!

I got this sourdough starter kit and I absolutely love everything that comes with it. It’s such a well-thought-out set, especially for someone like me who is still learning the art of sourdough baking. Every single piece feels useful and high quality, and it really gives you everything you need to get started without having to buy items separately.

The 40oz jar is perfect for keeping and feeding a starter — it’s the right size and makes the process much less messy. The banneton proofing baskets (both 10” and 11”) are wonderful for shaping the dough, and the cotton liners make cleanup a lot easier. They give the bread that beautiful artisan look with the classic ring design, which is such a nice touch when you’re trying to make bakery-style bread at home.

The silicone sling is another piece I didn’t realize I needed until I used it. It makes transferring the dough in and out of a Dutch oven so much easier and safer, especially since sourdough tends to be sticky and heavy. It also helps the bread hold its shape better during baking.

As a beginner, I really appreciate that this kit brings all the essentials together. Instead of feeling overwhelmed trying to figure out what tools I need, I was able to dive right in and focus on learning the process. The quality feels durable, so I know these tools will last me through many loaves as I keep practicing and improving.

Overall, I think this is an excellent kit for beginners or even more experienced bakers who want a complete set of sourdough tools. It makes the whole process easier, more enjoyable, and much more professional-looking. For the price and the variety of items included, I think it’s a great value.

Love it, I use all of the pieces some times and some of them every time a make sourdough bread.