The Living Kitchen
Sourdough, fermentation and scratch-cooking supplies
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Sourdough basics
Digital kitchen scale (grams)
Weighing flour and water is the single biggest upgrade for consistent sourdough.
See it on AmazonWide-mouth quart glass jars
For starters, sauerkraut, pickles and kefir. Straight sides make a starter's rise easy to read.
See it on AmazonEnameled cast-iron Dutch oven (5-6 qt)
Traps steam for a crackly crust on your first loaf.
See it on AmazonBanneton proofing basket
Optional, but it gives loaves a taller shape and classic rings.
See it on AmazonFermenting
Glass fermentation weights
Keep vegetables under the brine so mold has nowhere to start.
See it on AmazonMilk kefir grains (live)
Starter culture for the kefir skill. Reusable for years with care.
See it on AmazonDairy, tortillas and pasta
Instant-read thermometer
Yogurt, stock cooling and bread doneness all depend on temperature.
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Every item here comes from a skill in The Living Kitchen, our illustrated printable guide.
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