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Basic Wheat Sourdough Kit
Basic Wheat Sourdough Kit
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ACTIVE STARTER OR WE REPLACE IT!
If you’re looking for our sourdough kits that include bread flour, upgrade to our Complete Starter Kits - now also available in Gluten-Free.
The Basic Starter Bread Kit is ideal for beginner or intermediate bakers ready to (re)start their sourdough journey. It includes all our essential tools — without the flour — perfect for those who prefer to source their own locally.
Inside, you’ll find our incredibly active starter flakes (ready to revive in just 24 hours), premium natural cane or German wood pulp bannetons, and durable, high-quality tools designed to last for years.
With easy-to-follow written and video instructions, you’ll be set up for success from your very first bake. And if you ever need support, our friendly team is here to help — either through our instant message on our website or join our Facebook Support Group.
What's included in the kit?
What's included in the kit?
Organic Rye Sourdough Starter Flakes (active starter or we replace it)
Cane Rattan or German Wood Pulp Proving Banneton (select your shape/size)
Plastic Half Moon Bowl Scraper by Loyal Australia (cream colour)
Bread Kit Guide & Facebook Support Group (We have gone paperless!)
Dough capacity & internal dimensions
Dough capacity & internal dimensions
Cane Oval 800g (S):
Internal measurements: 22cm length x 13.5cm width x 8cm height (holds up to 800g dough)
Cane Oval 950g (M):
Internal measurements: 26cm length x 14.5cm width x 8cm height (holds up to 950g)
Cane Oval 1.2kg (L): 27.5cm length x 16.5cm width x 8.5cm height internal (holds up to 1.2kg dough)
Cane Round 850g (S):
Internal measurements: 18cm diameter x 7cm height (holds up to 850g of dough)
Cane Round 950g (M):
Internal measurements: 20cm diameter x 8cm height (holds up to 950g of dough)
Cane Round 1.2kg (L): 22.5cm diameter x 8cm deep internal (holds up to 1.2kg dough)
Upgrade to our professional grade wood pulp bannetons made for high hydration doughs that also require less dusting of flour.
Wood Pulp Round 850g: Approximate internal dimensions (DxH) 180mm x 70mm. Dough capacity up to 850g.
Wood Pulp Small Oval 850g: Approximate internal dimensions 230mm x 120mm x 70mm. Dough capacity up to 850g.
Wood Pulp Short Oval 950g: Approximate internal dimensions 230mm x 145mm x 80mm. Dough capacity up to 950g.
Wood Pulp Oval 1.2kg: Approximate internal dimensions 290mm x 130mm x 70mm. Dough capacity up to 1.2kg.
NB: Please check the internal measurements of your Dutch oven to ensure your finished dough will fit inside.
Why use a Dutch oven?
Why use a Dutch oven?
Learning how to bake bread with enough steam in a domestic oven is the first challenge for a home baker when embarking on their bread journey. A Dutch oven, which is a pot made entirely of cast iron allows for enough heat & steam to replicate a commercial bread oven environment & so is the preferred method when making bread at home.
Our bread specific Dutch ovens are perfect for baking bread & gives perfect results every time.
How it works
During the initial stages of baking, steam is released inside the chamber of a Dutch oven (sealed by a lid), this keeps the dough moist allowing the bread to develop a crispy, shiny crust and attain maximal volume.
Fast Shipping & Dispatch
Fast Shipping & Dispatch
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Care Instructions
Care Instructions
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Basic Sourdough Starter Kit
Liked everything in the kit except the Lame. Cannot get my head around using a bent razor blade to cut the dough.
Came with everything I needed to get started! Going through a rough patch with some recent medical complications and baking sourdough has motivated me to keep positive! Thank you
This is a terrific kit to get started. Very quality tools and I’m really happy with this.
Bought this for a birthday present and it was beyond expectations! Great quality!
Love the bread knife. That was definitely worth adding onto the order too!









