Made With Loave Sourdough Stencil

Turn Every Loaf Into a Signature Bake

Your sourdough already tastes incredible. The Made With Loave Sourdough Stencil makes it look just as good — with a clean, bakery-style flour design that takes less than 30 seconds to apply.

Whether you're baking for yourself, gifting a loaf to a friend, or building your sourdough brand, this stencil adds that professional finishing touch that turns a great loaf into an unforgettable one.

Product Details

• Design: Made With Loave signature logo
• Application method: Place stencil on loaf, dust with Thai rice flour, smooth with finger — remove before baking
• Works on: Any loaf shape — boules, batards, and rolls
• Reusable: Yes — wipe clean between uses

How to Use the Sourdough Stencil

1. Score your loaf first — apply scoring with your lame or scissors before the stencil step
2. Place the stencil on the top surface of your cold, scored dough
3. Dust generously with Thai rice flour — all-purpose flour absorbs into the dough and disappears; Thai rice flour stays on the surface and creates a clean white design after baking
4. Use your fingertip to smooth the flour evenly into the stencil cutouts
5. Carefully lift the stencil away — the design transfers cleanly onto the dough
6. Bake immediately — the rice flour design bakes in and creates a beautiful contrast against the dark, caramelized crust

Why Thai Rice Flour (Not All-Purpose)?

This is the key to a visible, lasting design. All-purpose flour has enough starch to absorb into the dough's surface moisture during the cold proof and disappear entirely during baking. Thai rice flour doesn't absorb — it stays on the surface and bakes into a bright white design against the dark crust. You can find Thai rice flour at most Asian grocery stores and online.

Frequently Asked Questions

When in the process do I apply the stencil?
After scoring, immediately before the dough goes into the Dutch oven. You want to work quickly — from stencil to oven in under 60 seconds to preserve oven spring.

Does the stencil design survive the full bake?
Yes. The rice flour design bakes in and remains visible on the finished crust. The contrast is most dramatic on a deeply caramelized (dark) crust — a lighter crust will show less contrast.

Can I use this on batards as well as boules?
Yes. The stencil works on any flat surface of the dough. On a batard, position it along the center of the oval, away from the main score line.

How do I clean the stencil?
A quick wipe with a dry cloth removes flour between uses. For deeper cleaning, rinse with warm water and dry completely before storing.

Can I use it to brand loaves I sell or give as gifts?
Absolutely — that's one of the best uses for this stencil. A branded, beautifully scored loaf makes an extraordinary gift and a professional impression at farmers markets, pop-ups, or cottage bakery sales.

What if the design is blurry or doesn't transfer cleanly?
Two common causes: the stencil moved during dusting, or the dough surface was too wet. Hold the stencil firmly in place while dusting, and pat the dough surface lightly dry with a clean cloth if it's condensed from the fridge.

Complete the Look

• Gold Scissors & Twine — for decorative scoring that complements the stencil design
• UFO Bread Lame — score cleanly before applying the stencil
• Sourdough Accessory Kit — includes this stencil plus a bread sling, bowl cover, scissors, and flour duster