Rose's Favorite Sourdough Tools
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8 Cup Glass Mixing Bowl
This is the bowl I use in class and almost every day in my kitchen. Durable, sized just right for one loaf at a time, and because it is glass, it is great for monitoring your dough. It’s a staple in my kitchen for so many other things, especially mixing up sourdough.
2 Cup Glass Measuring Cup
Students often ask me where I got this measuring cup. It is light and durable, and it features three different units of measure. The spout is exceptional at pouring. The handle is also insulated, so if the cup is hot, your hands are not.
WECK Mini Jelly Jar for Salt
This little jar makes pouring salt consistent when measuring ingredients on your scale. I love it. I use it.
Flour Bin
If you have been to my class, you’ve seen this container on my teaching cart—I get asked about it all the time. I’ve had it for about seven years; it’s easy to use, keeps my flour dry, and holds the right amount. I’m keeping it!
Half-Loaf Sized Bannetons
If you’ve ever wanted to split your recipe in half and make two smaller loaves from one, these bannetons are the perfect size. Smaller households will appreciate this option. It lets you enjoy one loaf while it’s fresh and freeze the other for another day.
Thermometer / Humidity Gauge
Have you ever wondered what the temperature is around your dough? During the stretch-and-fold process and bulk fermentation, temperature is critical for success. I strongly recommend these. I will put one in the microwave if I am using the cup-of-water hack, or keep one right on top of the bowl cover during bulk fermentation.
Dutch Oven, Cast Iron
There is no substitute for cast iron, and a Dutch Oven is so versatile for so many other things in the kitchen, not just bread. I have used this one for over ten years and have baked well over a thousand loaves in it. If you want, in my opinion, the best, this 6-quart Dutch Oven from Le Creuset will not disappoint.
Cloche, Cast Iron
This cast-iron cloche from Le Creuset makes scoring your loaf hassle-free. You don’t have to remove the loaf to score it, so the process is quick and easy. The rings on the base lift the loaf, allowing airflow and giving you that perfect bottom crust. If you have been to one of my classes, this is the one you saw me use. While the design is great for bread, it limits the vessel's use for other purposes. If you are looking for the best, this cloche will last a lifetime.
Bread Pan Set
This is a great alternative to the Dutch oven if you are trying to maximize oven space and bake more loaves. I recommend this set of 8 bread pans for baking four sandwich-loaf-style loaves at one time. When you need to cover the bread, simply turn one of the bread pans upside down and cover the loaf. I have used these extensively in my kitchen, and I am confident you will like them too.
Bread Knife
I constantly get asked in class, where did I get this knife. Now you know! I have tried the cheap and expensive bread knives out there, and this one is hands down my recommendation. I have cut thousands of loaves with it, have never sharpened it, and it just keeps on cutting with ease. I can’t say enough good things about it.
Wheat Mill Attachment for Mixer
In my classes, I teach the nutritional benefits of milling wheat for feeding your starter. This mill attachment for a standard KitchenAid mixer is a great way to get started, especially since dedicated wheat mills can be expensive or have long lead times. I have used this one, and it handles the job well for personal use.
Hand Crank Wheat Mill
Don’t have a KitchenAid mixer? This hand-operated alternative for milling wheat for your starter is an excellent option. The milling quality, ease of use, and value remove any barrier to milling your wheat. I have used this mill, and I really do like it!
Apron
Several people have asked me where I got my apron. I purchased it right here — and I love it.