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KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer 5qt
The one I use every week. 10 speeds, built to last forever.
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The tools I reach for every single bake
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Nordic Ware Half Sheet Pans — 2 Pack
The only sheet pans worth buying. I have four of them.
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Lodge Cast Iron Dutch Oven 5qt
Pre-seasoned and ready to go. Essential for a perfect sourdough crust.
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Ateco Offset Spatula Set
Small and large. For frosting, lifting cookies & a dozen other things.
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Zatoba Black Walnut Bread Lame
Beautiful scoring tool. Gets you those clean ear scores every time.
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Saint Germain Bakery Linen Couche
Premium professional baker's cloth for proofing baguettes beautifully.
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USA Pan Nonstick Loaf Pan 1 lb
Aluminized steel, bakes sandwich loaves perfectly every time.
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Mercer Culinary Bench Scraper
Most underrated baking tool. Use it for dough, cutting & cleaning the counter.
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Weck Tulip Jars 1 Liter
Perfect for storing and watching your sourdough starter grow.
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Banneton Bread Proofing Basket Set
Oval shaped bannetons — my go-to for proofing boules and batards.
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Artisan Steel Pizza Steel
High performance baking steel. Better crust than a pizza stone, every time.
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GSM Brands Pizza Dough Proofing Box
Stackable, airtight — perfect for bulk ferment and cold proofing in the fridge.
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Maxjoy Danish Dough Whisk
Mixes wet and dry without overworking dough. Way better than a spoon.
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TeamFar Loaf Pan Set of 3
Stainless steel, 9x5 inch. Great for sandwich loaves and pound cakes.
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Tezzorio Stainless Dough Scraper
6x4 inch with wood handle. Cuts and shapes dough cleanly every time.
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SMARTAKE Parchment Paper 200 Sheets
Pre-cut sheets, non-stick, oven safe. A baking necessity.
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LANON Heat Resistant Silicone Gloves
Oven-safe to 500°F. Essential for pulling a screaming hot Dutch oven.
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Precision matters in bread baking
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OXO Digital Kitchen Scale 11lb
Pull-out display, tare function, stainless platform. Non-negotiable for baking.
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My Weigh KD-8000 Digital Scale
Professional-grade precision. Used in bakeries and home kitchens alike.
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TempPro Instant-Read Thermometer
Critical for bread. Know your dough temp, know your bake.
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TempPro TP17 Dual Probe Thermometer
Monitor two temps at once — oven and dough simultaneously.
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VIRENZZO 33lb Food Scale
High capacity for large batch baking. USB rechargeable and ultra precise.
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Keep your kitchen and ingredients in order
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Wekioger Bus Tubs 13L — 3 Pack
The workhorse of my kitchen. Dough, mise en place, everything.
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Cambro 8.75 Gal Polycarbonate Tub
Restaurant-grade. Crystal clear so you can watch your dough rise.
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VEVOR 21 Gallon Ingredient Bin
Keeps flour fresh and scoopable. A game changer for high-volume baking.
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Rubbermaid Commercial Space Saving Container
Square design fits perfectly in the fridge for cold proofing dough.
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Pekky 13L Food Service Bus Tubs — 3 Pack
With lids, stackable, great for organizing a busy baking kitchen.
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Freshware Food Storage Containers 50 Set
8oz containers with lids. Perfect for portioning and prepping ingredients.
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Cambro 6qt Camwear Round Container
Clear, stackable, fridge-safe. My cold ferment container of choice.
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Because flour gets EVERYWHERE — trust me
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Dyson V11 Cordless Vacuum
Flour dust is relentless. This vacuum handles it effortlessly — a total necessity.
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LEVOIT Air Purifier
Flour particles hang in the air for hours. This clears it all out — game changer.
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Winco 30qt Stainless Steel Bowl
Commercial grade mixing bowl. I use this for large batch dough and folding.
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Uaussi Cotton Linen Cross-Back Apron
Comfortable, washable, and actually cute. Bake in style.
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O'Keeffe's Working Hands Cream
Dough dries your hands out fast. This is the only hand cream that actually works.
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Lane Linen Kitchen Towels — 12 Pack
100% cotton, machine washable. You will use so many of these. Stock up.
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Everything I use to package and deliver orders
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Funcoo Kraft Sourdough Bread Bags
25 pack kraft paper bags made for sourdough. Keeps crust perfectly crispy.
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SUREHOME Cookie Bags with Seal — 200 pack
5x6 inch, resealable. Perfect for individual cookies and small treats.
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Tulip Cupcake Liners — 200 pack
The tulip style that makes muffins look bakery-professional instantly.
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MUNBYN 4x6 Direct Thermal Label Printer
For shipping labels. Makes every order look clean and professional.
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MUNBYN 2" Thank You Sticker Labels
Round thermal stickers for sealing bags. Adds a gorgeous finishing touch.
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Zenlogy Parchment Paper Squares — 200 pack
10x10 pre-cut squares. Line pans, wrap cookies, score under loaves.
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Stock Your Home Foil Pans with Lids — 50 pack
2lb aluminum pans. Perfect for gifting loaves and baked goods beautifully.
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Kraft Paper Baguette Bags — 100 pack
Window bags for long loaves. Keeps bread fresh and looks beautiful.
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100 Pcs Paper Bread Bags with Window
Kraft stand-up bags with ziplock. Great for sandwich loaves and specialty breads.
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DecoPac 2lb Loaf Pan Liners — 100 pack
Non-stick liners for loaf pans. Makes cleanup so much easier.
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Natural Jute Twine — 300 feet
For tying bags, wrapping gift loaves, and adding that handmade touch.
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Everything I use to set up and sell at markets
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10x10 Pop Up Canopy Tent
With sidewalls and vent. My market setup anchor — easy to put up alone.
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SCOCANOPY Canopy Sidewalls — 3 Pack
Fits 10x10 frame. Keeps sun and wind off your display.
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Stretch Spandex Table Covers 6FT — 2 Pack
Fitted, wrinkle-free, washable. Makes your table look clean and professional.
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ANBOXIT Acacia Wood Cake Stand with Dome
Beautiful display piece. Makes any baked good look like it belongs in a bakery.
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Mango Wood Cake Stand 10"
Warm wood tone, elevates your display instantly. Great for cookies and loaves.
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Bamboo 3-Tier Bread Display Box
HD clear bread box with tiered display. Keeps everything fresh and visible.
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Large 3-Tier Bamboo Fruit & Bread Stand
Perfect for displaying multiple loaves or baked goods at market.
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DAHAPYBOO Sandwich Chalkboard 40x20"
Big A-frame chalkboard sign. Write your menu, specials, or prices.
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Mini Chalkboard Clip Signs — 30 Pack
Wood clip stands for labeling each item. Reusable and adorable.
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Miraclekoo 12 Mini Chalkboard Signs
Rectangle tags with stands. Perfect for pricing bread and cookies at market.
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Gold Place Card Holders — 20 Pack
Brass-toned card holders. Elegant and elevated for markets and events.
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GOTIDEAL Chalk Markers — 30 Colors
Liquid chalk for chalkboards. Bright, erasable, won't smear in the wind.
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Freshware Portion Cups with Lids — 100 Pack
2oz clear cups. Great for samples, jams, or toppings at market.
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Ingredients and reads I actually use and love
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King Arthur All-Purpose Flour
Higher protein than most store brands. It matters for texture and rise.
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SAF Instant Yeast — 1 lb Bag
Used by professional bakers. Way better value than tiny packets.
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Maldon Sea Salt Flakes
Life-changing on a chocolate chip cookie. Truly non-negotiable.
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Redmond Real Salt — Ancient Fine Sea Salt
Unrefined, no additives. My everyday bread salt.
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Valrhona Cocoa Powder
Dutch-process. The difference between good and great chocolate bakes.
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Nielsen-Massey Vanilla Extract
Premium but you use so little — a bottle lasts forever.
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Flour Water Salt Yeast — Ken Forkish
The sourdough bible. This book changed everything for me.
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Artisan Sourdough Made Simple — Emilie Raffa
#1 bestseller. The book I recommend to every beginner sourdough baker.
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