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mommy2b1

Sun, Jul 21 2024, 1:13 pm

Hi there!

I got 2 bread proofing baskets and some decorating tools as a gift and would love to get started.
My friend offered me a starter.
Can I make sourdough without a special pot/pan to bake it in? Not in the budget at the moment. Any other equipment I need?
Can someone give me a weekly step by step list do what to do?

Thanks!

nosher

Sun, Jul 21 2024, 5:07 pm

IMUSA C20666-1063310W 6-Quart Blue Speckled Enamel Stock Pot with Lid
https://a.co/d/0aeQa2fs

Above is a link to a very cheap pot. Just don’t preheat it.

eduardo

Sun, Jul 21 2024, 5:12 pm

If you have any cast iron that would be great but you can theoretically use any pot that’s large enough and can go in the oven

You will have to feed your starter weekly and keep it in the fridge

Usually once a week you will create a baby starter to use for sourdough bread. It’s a long process from start to finish (making the bread) but it’s worth it and really simple once you get the hang of it

momX4

Sun, Jul 21 2024, 5:27 pm

If you have Challah pans like this, you can start by making sourdough loaf bread before investing in any new pots. Or you can make baggets.

https://a.co/d/bfM6tiZ

mommyof5

Sun, Jul 21 2024, 5:53 pm

You can get a quality enameled Cast iron pot for about $40.
I bake multiple sourdoughs every week and use the Lodge 4 qt round which makes a perfect size.

shanie5 ↓

Sun, Jul 21 2024, 8:38 pm

I like to make small sourdough rolls. I use a cupcake tin for that.
I also saw one youtube video where she used a cookie sheet with a metal bowl (like the kitchen aid one) turned upside down over the dough

anonmommy4

Tue, Jul 23 2024, 7:39 pm

shanie5 wrote:

So cool, how do you cover the loaves in the cupcake tin?

baked ziti

Tue, Jul 23 2024, 7:59 pm

A Dutch oven really makes a big difference in the spring (puffiness) of the bread. If you can't get one now then put a pan of water in the oven while the bread bakes to create the steam.

↑ shanie5 ↓

Tue, Jul 23 2024, 11:02 pm

anonmommy4 wrote:

So cool, how do you cover the loaves in the cupcake tin?

I don't cover them. And bake for only 20-25 minutes.

Ne'edarya ↓

Mon, Aug 05 2024, 10:59 pm

I bake sourdough bread daily on an aluminum cookie sheet. No special baskets, or dutch ovens. I bake two artisan loaves and they are delicious, nice oven spring and great texture.

↑ shanie5

Mon, Aug 05 2024, 11:08 pm

Ne'edarya wrote:

I bake sourdough bread daily on an aluminum cookie sheet. No special baskets, or dutch ovens. I bake two artisan loaves and they are delicious, nice oven spring and great texture.

What temp and how long?

↑ Ne'edarya

Tue, Aug 06 2024, 10:05 pm

I preheat oven to 425 and bake for about a half hour.

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