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 oz wide-mouth starter jar
This is where your masa madre lives. The wide mouth makes feeding and stirring easy — no flour clouds or splashing. At 37 oz it’s large enough to hold an active starter that’s doubled in size without overflowing, and the clear glass lets you watch the bubbles and rise without opening the lid. Tracking bands on the outside let you mark the starter level after each feeding so you can see exactly how much it has grown.
Digital kitchen scale
Sourdough is a ratio game. The difference between a starter that thrives and one that struggles often comes down to a few grams of flour or water. Measuring by volume (cups and spoons) is inconsistent — a “cup” of flour can vary by 20% depending on how you scoop. The digital scale removes all the guesswork and gives you consistent, repeatable results every single time.
Banneton proofing basket
The banneton is what gives sourdough its signature spiral pattern and helps the dough hold its shape during the final proof. Without it, your dough spreads flat instead of rising tall. Ours is made from natural rattan and comes with a linen liner that prevents sticking and is easy to clean.
Dough whisk, scrapers, bread sling, flour sifter & scoring lame
Every tool in the kit has a specific job. The Danish dough whisk mixes flour and water without overworking the gluten. The scrapers help you shape and fold the dough cleanly. The bread sling makes moving a proofed loaf into a hot Dutch oven safe and easy. The scoring lame with 5 extra blades lets you score your loaf before baking — that slash on top isn’t just decorative, it controls how the bread opens and rises in the oven.
50-page Sourdough Bootcamp guide
This is the piece that ties everything together. The guide includes a 7-day starter activation plan (so you know exactly what to do each day), a feeding schedule, flour ratios, temperature guidance, scoring patterns, discard recipes, and a full troubleshooting section. Most beginner sourdough failures happen because of missing information — this guide makes sure you have all of it before you even mix your first batch.
Free Sourdough Starter Companion App
Every Pancito y Más kit also comes with access to our free web app. Input your room temperature and feeding schedule, and the app tells you when your starter will be at peak activity — the exact right moment to bake. It also tracks your feeding ratios and notes so you can dial in your process over time.
Ready to get your kit?
Everything above is included in the Pancito y Más Complete Sourdough Starter Kit — no hunting for tools separately, no guessing which ones you need. Just open the box and start baking.
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