¡Encontraste uno de nuestros huevitos! / You found one of our Easter eggs! Hola! I’m Alison, a sourdough baker, mama, and founder of Pancito y Más. My mom hid this little surprise just for you.😄We make everything you need to start your sourdough journey, a complete starter kit. All you…
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The Secret of Steam
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The Bread Sling
What It Is A bread sling (also sometimes called a dough transfer sling or baking sling) is a flexible, heat-resistant mat or sheet, often made from parchment paper, silicone-coated fabric, or a similar non-stick material, that makes transferring your proofed dough into a hot Dutch oven so much easier and…
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The Bench Scraper
What It Is A bench scraper (sometimes called a dough scraper or board scraper) is a flat, rectangular tool, usually made of stainless steel with a comfortable handle or of flexible plastic. It’s one of those humble tools that looks almost too simple to be useful, until you use it.…
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The Lame
What It Is A lame (pronounced “lahm”) is a small handle that holds a razor-sharp, curved or straight blade, used specifically for scoring, making those beautiful cuts on the surface of your dough right before it goes into the oven. Have you seen those stunning loaves with intricate leaf designs…
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The Banneton
What It Is A banneton, also called a proofing basket or brotform, is a basket, usually made from rattan cane or wood pulp, that holds your shaped sourdough dough while it does its final rise (called “proofing”). You’ve probably seen those gorgeous loaves with beautiful spiral patterns on the crust;…
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What’s Inside the Pancito y Más Sourdough Starter Kit (Everything You Need to Start Baking)
If you’ve been thinking about making sourdough at home but don’t know where to start, the answer is simpler than you think — you just need the right tools in one place. Here’s exactly what’s inside our Complete Sourdough Starter Kit and why each piece matters for a beginner. 37…
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Sourdough Starter Not Rising? The Complete Troubleshooting Guide
You mixed flour and water, waited patiently, and… nothing. Or maybe your starter was active last week and now it looks flat and sad. Don’t panic — this happens to every sourdough baker. Here’s how to diagnose and fix the most common sourdough starter problems. Problem 1: My starter isn’t…
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Reasons Sourdough Bread is Better for Your Gut (Backed by Science)
If you’ve been hearing about sourdough everywhere lately, there’s a reason — and it goes way beyond the flavor. Sourdough isn’t just trendy. It’s genuinely better for your body, especially your digestive system. Here’s why. 1. Fermentation creates natural prebiotics When flour and water ferment together to create a sourdough…
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Make the Most of Amazon’s Black Friday Deals: Get a Sourdough Starter Kit for Your Holiday Baking
Black Friday has evolved from a one‑day shopping frenzy into a season of deals. According to Amazon’s holiday announcement, the company’s Black Friday Week begins November 20 and runs through December 1, 2025 aboutamazon.com. Other retailers are starting early too, but Amazon’s extended promotion gives shoppers more time to save. While big‑ticket…