If you've been meaning to brush up on your sourdough and banana bread recipes, now is probably a good time to get practicing.
Luckily for home bakers, there's a range of kits available to help even the most novice bakers to achieve the perfect loaf.
Depending on where you're looking, most kits will come with the basics like a bread proofing basket, assorted tools or other equipment. Some kits take a different approach, providing part of the ingredients or even live cultures ready to be baked straight away. When looking for the perfect baking kit, it's always worth checking what you'll need in addition to the set.
To give you an idea of what's out there, we've listed some of the best options available to buy now.
Best baking kits 2020
1. Round Bread Proofing Basket Set
This bread proofing basket set from Amazon will suit any baking lover keen to sharpen up their artisan bread making skills.
Included in the set is a 10 inch, natural banneton proofing basket - perfect for absorbing moisture to ensure the perfect crusty loaf. The handmade baskets are eco-friendly and 100% safe for food preparation and cooking.
Also included in the kit is a liner cloth, a flexible dough scraper and bread lame, as well as starter recipes, tips and baking tricks.
Price: £18.99, Amazon - buy here now
2. Lékué Silicone Bread Maker
Whilst it's not exactly a full set, this silicone bread maker from Lékué is the perfect baking companion to keep in your kitchen.
The multi-use maker is perfect for weighing, mixing, kneading, proofing and baking - all with one unique tool.
Once baked, the rounded or oval shaped loaves easily pop out, thanks to the non stick casing.
Price: £19.99, Lakeland - buy here now
3. Sourdough Kit
Looking for perfect artisan bread with a prep time of as little as 15 minutes?
Included in this kit is a specialised culture, artisan salt, a muslin cloth, a dough scraper and dough whisk. You'll also get enough culture to make six 500g loaves.
There's also fabulous recipes included in the set, that includes how to make your own vegan sourdough bread.
Price: £20.99, Amazon - buy here now
4. French White Sourdough Starter Kit
This French White sourdough kit, is a good option for anyone who likes sweeter, flavoured loaves.
This set comes with a 50g pot of the white sourdough starter.
Price: £29.99, Bakery Bits - buy here now
5. Organic Colorado Brown Sourdough
This starter kit from Freshly Fermented is ideal for anyone wanting to bake their own organic sourdough at home.
Included in your set is 150g of fresh/wet sourdough starter, along with instructions on how to keep your cultures thriving and alive. If you're wanting to be more adventurous with your flavours, this is a good kit to try out, there are also more traditional sourdough cultures available.
Price: £7.75, Freshly Fermented - buy here now
6. Sourdough Bread Baking Kit with Two Starters
This baking kit from Wild Baker is a great starting package, it includes all of the essentials you'll need to perfect your baking skills.
The set consists of a round cane banneton, a dough scraper, instructions on how to activate and care for you starter, sourdough baking information, sourdough bread recipes and there's even a sourdough pizza recipe.
Dehydrated versions of the cultures are provided, with clear instructions on how to rehydrate them. There's also two wild yeast sourdough starters in the pack, including a the stronger tasting, San Francisco starter and a milder Oxfordshire starter.
Price: £35, Wild Baker - buy here now
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