ABIOTO Sourdough Starter Kit with Proofing Baskets and Tools, 24-Pieces

The ABIOTO 24 Piece Sourdough Starter Kit is designed for home bakers who want to produce larger, bakery style loaves without hunting down individual tools. It combines a generously sized 34 ounce glass starter jar, which gives an active starter ample room to rise between feedings, with a 10 inch round and an 11 inch oval rattan proofing basket and a complete set of hand tools for mixing, shaping, scoring and transferring dough. Whether you are beginning your first sourdough project, baking regularly for a family, or choosing a thoughtful gift for an enthusiastic home baker, this kit brings every essential step together in one coordinated set. The starter section includes the 34 ounce glass jar with an aluminum lid, breathable cloth covers that allow the culture to breathe while keeping dust away, a day tracking band for recording each feeding and monitoring how far the starter rises, thermometer strips that display its temperature at a glance, and a silicone spatula for stirring and scraping the jar clean. For shaping, the two untreated Indonesian rattan bannetons each come with a fitted cloth liner, encouraging an even rise and a clean release when the dough is turned out. Round and oval silicone bread slings, heat safe to 482 degrees Fahrenheit, make it easier to lower proofed dough into a preheated Dutch oven, while the silicone dough mat provides a dependable surface for kneading, folding and shaping. The stainless steel Danish dough whisk, stainless steel bench scraper and plastic bowl scraper handle mixing and portioning, and the bread lame with replacement blades lets you score loaves for a controlled, attractive rise. Please note that no live starter culture is included. You cultivate your own from flour and water, and most starters become reliable enough for baking within one to two weeks. The slings are intended for Dutch oven baking, although a Dutch oven is not included. After each use, brush excess flour from the baskets and allow them to air dry completely, since the baskets and liners are not oven safe. To protect the glass jar, avoid pouring boiling water into it and let it warm or cool gradually. If you prefer smaller loaves, the ABIOTO kit with 9 inch round and 10 inch oval baskets may be the better choice. Every kit is backed by a one year ABIOTO warranty, so if any component is defective, damaged or missing on arrival, simply message us and we will send a free replacement.