Is this kit enough to bake my first sourdough loaf?

It covers shaping, proofing, scoring and cooling. You still need flour, water, salt and a covered pot or baking stone for the bake itself.

Does it include a Dutch oven?

No. The kit has bannetons, a starter jar, a sling, a whisk, scrapers, stencils and a cooling rack, but no baking vessel.

What is the difference between the round and oval banneton?

The round basket suits boules and the oval suits batards. Having both lets you try either shape without buying a second basket.

Do I need to season the bannetons before use?

Yes. Lightly flour them and let them dry before the first proof, and keep a layer of flour on them between bakes to stop dough sticking.

Is it a good gift for someone new to bread baking?

Yes. It gives a beginner the tools that are easy to overlook, and the starter jar means they can begin a culture right away.

How should I care for the baskets and jar?

Scrape and brush the baskets dry rather than washing them, and wash the jar and plastic tools by hand to keep them in shape.

Where is the Nulas 52-Piece Sourdough Starter Kit cheapest?

At Walmart, for $29.99, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Nulas 52-Piece Sourdough Starter Kit?

Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 22 ratings.

Where can I buy the Nulas 52-Piece Sourdough Starter Kit?

2 stores we checked sell it, including eBay, Walmart.

Nulas 52-Piece Sourdough Starter Kit

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Nulas 52-Piece Sourdough Starter Kit

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Our take on the Nulas 52-Piece Sourdough Starter Kit

The Nulas 52-Piece Sourdough Starter Kit bundles the core tools a new sourdough baker needs: a round and an oval banneton, a starter jar, a bread sling, a whisk, scrapers, stencils and a cooling rack. The breadth is the point — most starter kits include one basket and a scraper, so this one covers shaping, scoring and cooling in a single box. It suits beginners who want to try sourdough without buying each piece separately. Experienced bakers will already own most of it, and the large piece count includes small extras that see little use.

Best forFirst-time sourdough bakersGift for someone starting bread bakingBakers who want both round and oval loavesSetting up a starter from scratch

Pros

Two bannetons in different shapes cover round and oval loaves
Includes a starter jar, so you can begin a culture the same day
Bread sling and cooling rack are useful pieces many kits omit
Stencils and scrapers make scoring and cleanup easier
One purchase covers shaping, proofing and cooling

Cons

Piece count is padded with small extras many bakers rarely use
Baskets are lighter than dedicated bannetons sold on their own
No proofing cloth details or dough whisk substitute for a Dutch oven
Experienced bakers likely own most of the contents already

Nulas 52-Piece Sourdough Starter Kit prices at every store

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Nulas 52-Piece Sourdough Starter Kit price history

Lowest price we've seen: $29.99 on Nov 9 at Walmart. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 9.

What reviewers say

4.5 / 522 ratings

Buyers rate it well as a complete starter set, with 4.5 out of 5 from 22 ratings. Praise centers on having everything in one box for a first loaf; the main reservations are the thin baskets and the filler items.

What people mention

CompletenessPraisedBuyers like getting baskets, jar, sling and rack together for a first bake.
Basket qualityCriticisedSome say the bannetons are thinner and less sturdy than dedicated baskets.
ValuePraisedOwners see it as a sensible gift or starter purchase rather than buying pieces one by one.
Filler itemsMixedA few pieces, such as stencils, are seen as extras that rarely get used.

About the Nulas 52-Piece Sourdough Starter Kit

This 52-piece kit from Nulas is a set of tools for making sourdough bread at home. It includes round and oval banneton baskets, a sourdough starter jar, a bread sling, a whisk, scrapers, stencils and a cooling rack.

Piece count: 52 pieces
Baskets: Round and oval bannetons
Starter storage: Sourdough starter jar
Tools: Whisk, scrapers, bread sling, stencils
Cooling: Cooling rack
Dimensions: 6.40 x 10.20 x 11.20 in

Specifications

Dimensions: 6.40 x 10.20 x 11.20 in

Questions and answers

Is this kit enough to bake my first sourdough loaf?: It covers shaping, proofing, scoring and cooling. You still need flour, water, salt and a covered pot or baking stone for the bake itself.
Does it include a Dutch oven?: No. The kit has bannetons, a starter jar, a sling, a whisk, scrapers, stencils and a cooling rack, but no baking vessel.
What is the difference between the round and oval banneton?: The round basket suits boules and the oval suits batards. Having both lets you try either shape without buying a second basket.
Do I need to season the bannetons before use?: Yes. Lightly flour them and let them dry before the first proof, and keep a layer of flour on them between bakes to stop dough sticking.
Is it a good gift for someone new to bread baking?: Yes. It gives a beginner the tools that are easy to overlook, and the starter jar means they can begin a culture right away.
How should I care for the baskets and jar?: Scrape and brush the baskets dry rather than washing them, and wash the jar and plastic tools by hand to keep them in shape.
Where is the Nulas 52-Piece Sourdough Starter Kit cheapest?: At Walmart, for $29.99, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Nulas 52-Piece Sourdough Starter Kit?: Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 22 ratings.
Where can I buy the Nulas 52-Piece Sourdough Starter Kit?: 2 stores we checked sell it, including eBay, Walmart.