Are you looking for gift ideas for sourdough bakers?  Here are my recommendations!

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THE SWAG

This is the good stuff.  Most of these items are too expensive for home bakers to justify, but they are real game-changers for sourdough bakers — and on every baker’s wish list!

Brod & Taylor Proofer

The Brod & Taylor proofer is a folding proofing chamber that warms up your dough and keeps it at a constant temperature during bulk fermentation and/or final proofing.  For bakers in cool climates or cold kitchens, this is a total game-changer. https://amzn.to/3VFVOpw

Challenger Bread Pan

The Challenger Bread Pan was designed specifically for sourdough baking.  It bakes wonderful loaves. The Challenger Bread Pan | Challenger Breadware

ThermaPen ONE

The ThermaPen ONE is the top-of-the-line digital probe thermometer.  One of my favorite kitchen tools. Thermapen ONE | ThermoWorks

Sourdough Baking: A Treatise

For science-minded bakers, Thomas Teffri-Chambelland’s new book, “Sourdough Baking: A Treatise,” is a revelation.  Highly recommended. Treatise on sourdough baking – BREAD Editions (bread-editions.com)

Hedley & Bennet Apron

Everyone loves a good apron but sometimes the price of the Hedley & Bennet aprons are difficult to justify.  This is what makes them a great gift idea. The Best Aprons | Hedley & Bennett (hedleyandbennett.com)

Hanna Halo2 pH Meter

Some bakers use pH meters to test the readiness of their starter and dough.  The Hanna Halo 2 is a lab-quality pH tester at a very reasonable price point.  These testers were previously out of reach for most sourdough bakers.  Use the code SOURDOUGH10 at checkout for a 10% discount (U.S. addresses only) HALO2 Wireless pH Tester for Bread & Dough – HI9810382 (hannainst.com)

Mockmill Flour Mill

If you know a home baker who wants to mill their own flour at home, the Mockmill is a popular choice.  There is nothing quite like fresh-milled grains. Products – Mockmill

MORE AFFORDABLE OPTIONS

Wire Monkey Lame

Wire Monkey makes a line of popular lames for scoring sourdough bread.  The “UFO” style is very popular.  I prefer the new “Goose” lame which came out in 2022. Wire Monkey sells wood lames scoring tools for sourdough bread bakers – wiremonkeyshop

Silicone Bread Sling

Silicone bread slings are a popular alternative to using parchment paper under your loaves when baking in a dutch oven.  https://amzn.to/3iuIQfI

KUMA Bread Knife

KUMA brand knives from Denmark make a very sharp, affordable bread knife at an affordable price.  It is the sharpest knife I’ve found at that price point.  Use this link for 20% discounts on all KUMA knives.  https://amzn.to/3VLyPt7

Silicone Baking Mat

A silicone baking mat is a nice way to keep your countertop clean and it provides a grippy surface for mixing and shaping.  https://amzn.to/3F11X98

Infrared Thermometer

An infrared thermometer is a great tool for checking the temperature of your oven and Dutch oven to get more consistent baking results. https://amzn.to/3ulpuMI

Raisenne Dough Riser

The Raisenne Dough Riser is a thin warming mat that can be used to warm up your starter or your dough.  I use mine frequently to warm my starter when it comes out of the fridge, or to speed up my fermentation if my kitchen is cool.  Raisenne Dough Riser | Williams Sonoma (williams-sonoma.com)

CDK Non-Stick Bench Scraper

A bench scraper / bench knife is an essential tool for bakers.   The CDK version has a unique non-stick coating. Campbell’s Dough Knife | Rackmaster Limited Bakery and Catering Equipment Fabrication

Central Milling Company – Flour Sampler

Central Milling Company makes spectacular flours for sourdough baking, but the shipping costs are difficult to justify.  This sample of bread flours makes a great gift for sourdough bakers. I recommend the High Mountain High Gluten, Old World Bread Flour, and Artisan Bakers Craft Plus.   Central Milling Store – Organic, Conventional and Sprouted Flour & Grains