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Bundle #4 - Ultimate Sourdough Baker Set

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Starter Type Rye (Live) Rye (Dehydrated) Wheat (Live) Wheat (Dehydrated)

Ultimate Sourdough Baker Set

The complete sourdough collection. Every tool you need for regular home baking — and the most impressive gift for any sourdough enthusiast.

This is everything. If Bundle #3 is where most bakers start, Bundle #4 is where they arrive once they are baking regularly and want the full setup. Both bannetons (oval and round), the cleaning brush to care for them, a bread bag to store the finished loaf, a bamboo scoop for precise feeding, extra razor blades, coconut oil for the wooden tools, and the complete starter and dough handling kit — all in one box.

It is also the most thoughtful gift you can give a home baker. Everything arrives together, ready to use, with full instructions and ongoing support. No sourcing individual items — just open the box and start baking.

Choose your starter (wheat or rye, live or dehydrated). Live starters are ready to feed on arrival. Dehydrated starters have a shelf life of up to 12 months — ideal if you are gifting ahead of time.

What's in the set

50g live starter or 20g dehydrated starter (your choice of wheat or rye)
Oval banneton with cloth liner
Round banneton with cloth liner
Wooden banneton cleaning brush
Mason-type sourdough starter jar with stick-on thermometer (500ml)
Silicone starter mixing spatula
Danish dough whisk
Stainless steel bench scraper
Silicone bowl scraper
Bread scoring lame with razor blades + 10 extra blades
Canvas sourdough bread bag
Bamboo flour measuring scoop
Organic coconut fractionated oil
Printed starter maintenance instructions
Step-by-step sourdough bread recipe
Ongoing support – just text us

Feed your starter as soon as possible after arrival. Full instructions included.

Choose Your Starter

Wheat Starter

Maintained with organic unbleached wheat (baker's) flour from Wholegrain Milling. Born in Australia in 2017. Creamy, custard-like texture, light cream colour, and a characteristic tangy aroma. Best for lighter sourdoughs, focaccia, pizza, and soft pastries.

Rye Starter

Originating from Poland and established in Australia in 2014, maintained with organic whole rye flour from Wholegrain Milling. Thick, peanut-butter-like texture, light brown colour, fruity and complex aroma. Best for classic sourdough loaves, baguettes, and whole-grain breads.

Live vs Dehydrated

Live starter: active and ready to feed on arrival. Ready to bake with in 24–48 hours.
Dehydrated starter: shelf life up to 12 months — ideal for gifting. Needs 2–4 days of feedings to reactivate before baking.

Choose Your Banneton Shape

Oval banneton (most popular): produces an oblong bâtard using around 500–550g of flour. Slices evenly for sandwiches and fits standard bread bags easily.
Round banneton: produces a classic round boule using around 700–750g of flour. Larger loaf, great for families and sharing.

Quick Comparison

	Wheat Starter	Rye Starter
Best for:	Lighter sourdough / focaccia / pizza / pastries	Classic sourdough / baguettes / whole-grain loaves
Flavour:	Tangy / vinegar / sour cream / wheat aromas	Fruity / ripe grapes / green apple / sweet vinegar
Texture:	Creamy / custard-like / runny to thick paste	Thick paste / peanut-butter-like
Origin:	Born in Australia, 2017	Poland, established in Australia 2014

Usage

Use 15–20% of your total flour weight as starter, or build a leaven first for extra lift. Our starters often double or triple within hours after feeding. Ready to bake with 24–48 hours after first feeding. Dehydrated starters may take a few extra days to reach full activity.

One More Thing You'll Need

Everything to get started is included in this set — the one thing to have ready at home is flour. For feeding your starter, use the same flour type as your culture — organic unbleached wheat flour for the wheat starter, organic whole rye flour for the rye starter. For baking, a good quality baker's (bread) flour is the foundation of most sourdough recipes. Not sure which flour to use? Our guide covers everything.

Sourdough Flour Guide – which flours to use for feeding, baking, and experimenting with your sourdough.

Not Sure Which Bundle to Choose?

Bundle #1 – Starter Bread Set – just getting started and want to keep it simple. Starter, jar, and spatula.
Bundle #3 – Beginner Baker Set – our most popular option. Everything for your first bake without the extras.
Add a Greeting Card – gifting this set? Add a personalised message card at checkout.

Helpful Guides

Step-by-Step Starter Feeding Guide – how to feed your starter correctly, with pictures.
Classic Sourdough Bread Recipe – our go-to sourdough recipe, step by step.
Sourdough Flour Guide – which flours to use for feeding and baking.

Banneton Shape Guide

Bundles that include a banneton give you a choice of shape:

Oval banneton: Our most popular shape. Produces an oblong bâtard using around 500–550 g of flour — a smaller, more manageable everyday loaf that slices evenly for sandwiches and toast. Fits standard bread bags and bread boxes easily.

Round banneton: Produces a classic round boule using around 700–750 g of flour — a larger loaf that's great for families, sharing, or a dramatic table centrepiece. Easy to slice in any direction.

Many bakers end up owning both — the oval for everyday loaves, the round for larger weekend bakes and gifts. If you're buying your first banneton and unsure, go with the oval — it's the one most of our customers reach for first.

Gifting This Bundle?

All our bundles make excellent gifts for home bakers — from first-timers to experienced enthusiasts. Each order is packed carefully and includes printed instructions so the recipient has everything they need to get started.

Want to add a personal message? Add our greeting card to your order at checkout — we will include it in the parcel.

For gift card options if you are unsure which bundle to choose, visit our Gift Cards page.

Getting Started

Once your bundle arrives:

1. Feed your starter within 24 hours of arrival (live), or store your dehydrated starter in a cool dry place and begin rehydration when you are ready — it keeps for up to 12 months.
2. While your starter activates over the next 24–72 hours, familiarise yourself with the tools included.
3. If using your banneton without the cloth liner, give it a light dusting of rice flour before first use. If using the liner, no preparation is needed.
4. When your starter is active and doubling reliably, you are ready to bake your first loaf.

Printed starter maintenance instructions and a sourdough bread recipe are included in the box. Our step-by-step starter feeding guide is also available on our website, and we offer ongoing support — just text us.