The Dough Shed Sourdough Kit

Everything you need to bake proper sourdough at home, from a starter that’s already been doing this for years.

I’ve taught over 200 people to bake sourdough in my workshops. This kit is the take-home version. You get my own starter, the NZ-grown flour I bake with, my favourite proofing basket, and a guide that skips the fluff and gets you to a loaf.

Inside the kit

• Brød & Taylor Banneton (Boule). Round banneton, as a round loaf is the easiest shape to learn. Made from upcycled sugarcane pulp and bamboo. Lighter than cane and won't hang onto old flour. My favourite, so it's in your kit.
• 2kg High Grade White Flour. Strong, 12.6% protein flour milled by Minchins from NZ Grown Grains certified hard red wheat. Their traditional milling keeps the wheat germ and bran, so it’s creamy in colour and full of flavour.
• 20g dehydrated sourdough starter. My own culture, made from the same flour. Just add water and a little patience.
• Dough scraper. The cheapest tool in your kitchen and the one you’ll use most.
• Printed recipe guide. How to wake your starter, bake your first loaf, and put Brød & Taylor gear to work.

There’s enough flour for 2–3 loaves and to feed your starter along the way. Sourdough is habit-forming. Plan accordingly.

You’ll also need: digital scales, a jar, a mixing bowl, a Dutch oven (or lidded casserole dish), baking paper, salt, and rice flour or semolina for dusting. You probably have most of it already.

How long does it take? Your starter needs 3–7 days to wake up. After that, a loaf takes about two days, most of which is waiting. You’re allowed to leave the house.

Stuck? My free Sourdough Starter guide is available to download and with any Kit purchase, you will receive 10% off my full eBook, Sourdough Made Simple - this has all my tips & tricks, troubleshooting and lots more! Otherwise, I am here to answer any questions along the way. Simply email me at hello@thedoughshed.nz and I’ll help you out!