Sourdough Bread Guide & Baking Kits Master the art + science of healthy and delicous homemade bread at home.
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Basic Sourdough Baking Kit
9 Piece Set
Deluxe Sourdough Baking Kit
10 Piece Set inlcuding an Escali Scale!
Basic Sourdough Baking Steps For more detailed information to begin your sourdough journey at home, see our extensive quick start guide included in kits.
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Sourdough Discard Recipes Discard is the portion that is removed when feeding your starter. Rather than throwing away, try adding discard to these delicious recipes!
Sourdough Pancakes The bright lemon flavor in this recipe pairs nicely with blueberries, raspberries or peaches plus a healthy pour of real maple syrup!
FAQs- Sourdough Bread Baking Kits
What’s included in the Nordic Ware Sourdough Bread Baking Kits?
Nordic Ware has two Simply Sourdough Bread Baking Kits available:
Basic Simply Sourdough Bread Baking Kit (9 pieces): Proofing and Baking Lid, Baking Pan Base, Danish Whisk, Sloth Proofing Liner, Bench Scraper, Silicone Lifting Mat, Retractable Lame, Glass Starter Jar and a Quick Start Guide and Recipes.
Deluxe Simply Sourdough Bread Baking Kit (10 pieces): Includes all the same components of the Basic Kit plus an Escali Pocket Scale.
Basic Simply Sourdough Bread Baking Kit (9 pieces): Proofing and Baking Lid, Baking Pan Base, Danish Whisk, Sloth Proofing Liner, Bench Scraper, Silicone Lifting Mat, Retractable Lame, Glass Starter Jar and a Quick Start Guide and Recipes.
Deluxe Simply Sourdough Bread Baking Kit (10 pieces): Includes all the same components of the Basic Kit plus an Escali Pocket Scale.
Is Nordic Ware’s Sourdough Baking Pan nonstick?
The aluminumized steel base has a nonstick coating on the interior made without PFAS.
Do I need to preheat Nordic Ware’s Sourdough Bread Baking Pan in the oven like other cast irons pans?
No preheating is necessary—the aluminum lid and aluminized steel base heat up much faster than cast iron, saving you time while baking!
What is the glass starter jar used for?
The glass jar allows you to activate, accurately track, and consistently maintain a sourdough starter
What is a lame and how do I use the retractable lame for scoring sourdough?
A Lame (pronounced ‘Laahm’) is a specialized tool with a retractable blade for scoring the loaf before baking.
Nordic Ware’s Lame and double-edge blades are packaged separately in kits and need to be assembled before use. Caution: Blades are sharp. Please handle with care when using. Follow instructions on lame packaging for how to assemble and replace the blade.
Nordic Ware’s Lame and double-edge blades are packaged separately in kits and need to be assembled before use. Caution: Blades are sharp. Please handle with care when using. Follow instructions on lame packaging for how to assemble and replace the blade.
Does Nordic Ware’s Sourdough Bread Baking Kits come with a starter?
No, starter is not included in Nordic Ware’s Simply Sourdough Bread Baking Kits.
Kitchen tools you will need along with Nordic Ware’s Baking Kits: Silicone spatula or spoonula, mixing bowl (at least 2.5 qt size), liquid measuring cup
Ingredients you’ll need: whole wheat flour, unbleached bread flour, filtered tap water or bottled spring water, white or brown rice flour (optional), table salt or fine-grain kosher salt
Tools to make bread baking easier (optional but they ensure accuracy and elevate your baking!): Digital Baking Scale (scale included in Nordic Ware’s Deluxe Sourdough Bread Baking Kit), digital instant read thermometer, large clear walled food storage container, sharp metal serrated bread knife for slicing sourdough
Kitchen tools you will need along with Nordic Ware’s Baking Kits: Silicone spatula or spoonula, mixing bowl (at least 2.5 qt size), liquid measuring cup
Ingredients you’ll need: whole wheat flour, unbleached bread flour, filtered tap water or bottled spring water, white or brown rice flour (optional), table salt or fine-grain kosher salt
Tools to make bread baking easier (optional but they ensure accuracy and elevate your baking!): Digital Baking Scale (scale included in Nordic Ware’s Deluxe Sourdough Bread Baking Kit), digital instant read thermometer, large clear walled food storage container, sharp metal serrated bread knife for slicing sourdough
Are the components in Nordic Ware’s Sourdough Bread Baking Kits dishwasher safe?
Yes, the Bench Scraper and Silicone Lifting Sling are dishwasher safe.
We recommend hand washing the aluminized steel baking pan base, proofing and baking lid, Danish whisk and lame. The starter jar should be hand washed if adhesive thermometer is used. Before washing, be sure to scrape the remaining starter into another ‘discard’ jar for later use or put in trash. Do not rinse starter down the sink.
The cloth proofing liner can be washed on a normal cycle in the laundry.
We recommend hand washing the aluminized steel baking pan base, proofing and baking lid, Danish whisk and lame. The starter jar should be hand washed if adhesive thermometer is used. Before washing, be sure to scrape the remaining starter into another ‘discard’ jar for later use or put in trash. Do not rinse starter down the sink.
The cloth proofing liner can be washed on a normal cycle in the laundry.