What is in the 12-piece kit?

A 9-inch rattan proofing basket with a cloth liner, a dough sling, a whisk, a scoring lame, a bench scraper and a dough cutter, plus the small accessories that make up the 12 pieces.

What size loaf does the 9-inch basket hold?

A 9-inch round basket fits a standard boule made from roughly 500 g to 1 kg of dough, which covers most home sourdough recipes.

Is the basket safe for dough?

The set is described as food-safe. Rattan baskets are dusted with flour and lined with the cloth before dough goes in, and they should be kept dry rather than soaked.

Do I need a Dutch oven too?

Yes. The kit covers proofing, shaping and scoring, but baking sourdough with a crisp crust and open crumb usually needs a covered pot or a steam setup in your oven.

Is it a good gift for a beginner?

It is a sensible first set because it bundles the tools a new baker would otherwise buy separately. A more experienced baker may already own better versions of the whisk and scraper.