Is this kit enough to bake my first loaf?

It covers proofing, starter keeping and scoring, but you still need a digital scale, flour and a Dutch oven or covered pot. Plan for one to two weeks to build a active starter first.

What size loaves fit the 9-inch banneton?

Roughly 1 to 1.5 lb of dough, which makes a medium round boule. Larger recipes need a bigger basket or a batard-shaped one.

Do I need a separate container for the starter?

No. The 24 oz jar with its airtight lid holds the culture, and the cloth cover lets it breathe during the early, active phase.

How do I keep the rattan basket from molding?

Scrape out stuck dough, brush the basket and let it dry fully in open air after each proof. Store it dry, not sealed in a bag.

Is it a good gift for someone who already bakes bread?

It suits new sourdough bakers best. Experienced bakers likely own a banneton and lame already and would get more from a Dutch oven or a grain mill.

Where is the All In One Sourdough Bread Kit cheapest?

At VXB.com Bearings, for $99.99, as of our latest check.

All In One Sourdough Bread Kit Price History: Lowest $99.99

What reviewers say

Buyers of similar all-in-one sourdough kits tend to praise the convenience of getting basket, jar and tools together and single out the sling and marked jar as the genuinely useful pieces. Common complaints are that the basket is small for larger loaves and that the kit stops short of the gear a beginner still has to buy.

What people mention

Kit completenessMixedBuyers like getting the core tools together but note a scale and Dutch oven are still needed.
Starter jarPraisedThe thermometer and day band make tracking feeds and rise straightforward.
Basket sizeCriticisedThe 9-inch banneton is tight for bigger doughs and larger loaves.
SlingPraisedOwners find the silicone sling the safest way to move dough into a hot pot.
Basket careCriticisedRattan needs thorough drying between uses or it can develop mold.

From VXB.com Bearings

9-inch round natural rattan proofing basket for perfect rise
24oz sourdough starter jar with thermometer and day-tracking band
Breathable cloth cover and airtight lid for robust culture
Bread lame and sharp blades for professional scoring patterns
Danish whisk, steel and plastic scrapers for clean handling
Reusable silicone sling for safe transfers in and out of a hot Dutch oven

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In the box: 9-inch round banneton proofing basket, 24oz sourdough starter jar with thermometer and day-tracking band, Breathable cloth cover, Airtight lid, Bread lame and blades, Danish whisk

About the All In One Sourdough Bread Kit

This sourdough bread kit puts the tools for baking sourdough at home in one box. It includes a 9-inch round natural rattan proofing basket (banneton) and a 24oz starter jar with a thermometer and a day-tracking band.

The starter jar comes with a breathable cloth cover and an airtight lid. For shaping and baking, the kit has a bread lame with blades for scoring, a Danish whisk, steel and plastic scrapers, and a reusable silicone sling for moving dough in and out of a hot Dutch oven. The kit is beige.

Basket: 9-inch round natural rattan banneton
Starter jar: 24oz, with thermometer and day-tracking band
Jar closures: Breathable cloth cover and airtight lid
Scoring: Bread lame and blades
Handling tools: Danish whisk, steel and plastic scrapers
Transfer aid: Reusable silicone sling for a hot Dutch oven
Color: Beige
In the box: Banneton basket, starter jar with thermometer and band, cloth cover, airtight lid, bread lame and blades, Danish whisk