Sourdough Baking Equipment
Here's a selection of the equipment that I use or recommend that you buy for sourdough baking. These are all bits of kit that will improve the quality and consistency of your sourdough bakes.
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Scales
Weighing in grams is essential for controlling consistency
Mixing bowls
Use these for weighing, mixing and storing your dough
Timer
It is much better to cover a timer in dough than your mobile phone
Dough scraper
Has the right amount of flex to mix dough and clean bowls
Thermometer
Use one to control the speed of fermentation
Dough resting boxes
Tubs with lids make ideal containers for dough fermentation
Bakers lame
Using a lame to score bread is essential for most bakers as it's much more accurate than a knife
Baguette peel
To transfer baguettes into and out of the oven with ease
Water mister
A way to add steam to the oven into the oven which is essential for a crusty loaf
Dough divider (metal scraper)
Used for dividing, lifting and cleaning dough from the workbench
Banneton bread proofing basket
Used in proofing so the bread holds its shape
Baking stone
Retains and distributes heat to the bread. Needed for crust and oven spring perfection
Dutch Oven
A Dutch oven is a reliable way to keep the bread moist for good oven spring
Bakers peel
To transfer bread into and out of the oven. Especially helpful when using a baking stone
Water mister
A way to add steam to the oven into the oven which is essential for a crusty loaf
About me
I'm Gareth Busby, writer, baker and founder of Busby's Bakery School. When I'm not baking bread at home I'm writing about it on my website.
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