Sourdough Kit + Starter With Recipe & Educational Tutorials

Everything You Need to Bake Your First Sourdough Loaf — In One Box

Most beginner bakers fail at sourdough not because it's hard, but because they're missing the right tools, an active starter, and clear instructions. This kit solves all three at once.

The Made With Loave Sourdough Baking Kit includes 7 professional-grade tools, a dehydrated sourdough starter, a free recipe PDF, and step-by-step video tutorials — everything packaged together so you can go from zero experience to a beautiful, bakery-quality loaf.

What's in the Box

• Banneton proofing basket with linen liner — holds your shaped dough during the final proof, wicking moisture for a perfect crust and signature spiral rings
• Glass starter jar with wooden spoon — the right size and shape for maintaining and watching your starter's rise and fall cycle
• Bread lame with razor blades — for scoring your dough before baking, controlling oven spring and creating professional-looking designs
• Digital food scale — sourdough is measured by weight, not volume; this is non-negotiable for consistent results
• Bread whisk (Danish dough whisk) — cuts through sticky, high-hydration dough effortlessly without trapping dough in the wires
• Metal bench scraper — for shaping, dividing, and moving dough without tearing it
• Rubber bench scraper — for cleaning bowls and containers cleanly
• 5g dehydrated sourdough starter — a mature, active culture ready to rehydrate in 2–4 days
• Free sourdough recipe PDF — emailed to you automatically after purchase
• QR code video tutorials — scan the code on the box for a step-by-step video guide to your first loaf

Kit vs. Buying Tools Separately

Who This Kit Is For

• Complete beginners who want to skip the guesswork and start with the right tools from day one
• Casual home bakers ready to go beyond store-bought bread
• Gift buyers looking for a meaningful, practical gift for a baker or food lover in their life
• Anyone who's tried sourdough and failed — the right tools and a healthy starter make all the difference

How the Video Tutorials Work

Every kit ships with a QR code printed on the packaging. Scan it with any smartphone camera and you'll be taken directly to our step-by-step video guide — no login, no subscription, no app required. The tutorials walk you through:

• Rehydrating your sourdough starter
• Mixing and developing your dough
• Bulk fermentation and stretch-and-folds
• Shaping and using the banneton
• Scoring with the bread lame
• Baking in a Dutch oven for the perfect crust

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a Dutch oven to use this kit?
A Dutch oven is the best tool for baking sourdough at home — the lid traps steam during the first part of baking, giving you that signature crust and oven spring. It's not included in this kit, but a 5-quart cast iron Dutch oven works perfectly and is widely available for $30–60.

How long will it take to bake my first loaf?
Plan for about 5 days total: 2–4 days to rehydrate and activate your starter, then 1 day to make the actual dough (which includes an overnight cold proof in the fridge). Your hands-on time is only about 1–2 hours total. Sourdough is mostly waiting.

Is this kit beginner-friendly if I've never baked bread before?
Yes — it's designed specifically for beginners. The included recipe PDF and QR-code video tutorials walk you through every step. Thousands of first-time bakers have used this kit to bake their first successful sourdough loaf.

What flour do I need?
Bread flour (11–13% protein) gives the best results for your first loaf. All-purpose flour also works. You'll need about 500g per loaf. Both are available at any grocery store.

Can I give this as a gift?
Absolutely. It's one of our most popular gifts. The kit is beautifully packaged and includes everything the recipient needs to start baking — they won't need to buy anything else except flour and water.

What if I already have some tools — can I just buy the starter?
Yes. Our Dehydrated Sourdough Starter is available separately for $15 with free shipping, and comes with the same recipe PDF.

Is there a recipe included?
Yes — a complete sourdough recipe PDF is emailed to you after purchase, and the QR code on the box links directly to video tutorials covering the entire process from starter to baked loaf.

How long does the dehydrated starter last if I don't use it immediately?
Stored in a cool, dry location, the dehydrated starter stays viable for 12+ months. It's a great backup to have on hand even after you've established a regular starter.

Not Sure Where to Start?

Check out our Complete Beginner's Guide to Sourdough on the blog — it covers everything from making your first starter to pulling your first loaf out of the oven. It's free, and thousands of bakers have used it as their starting point.