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Sourdough & Crock Set
item# 8999 $26.50
- Item is on backorder until 06/01/2012
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Bubbling away for over 250 years
Our classic New England fresh sourdough starter is descended from ancestors that have been bubbling away right here in New England for over 250 years! Add our handsome stoneware crock, the perfect size and material for fridge-storage of your slumbering sourdough, and you've got everything you need to start baking.
- Just transfer fresh starter to crock, feed with flour and water, and you'll be ready to bake.
- Crock is glazed inside and out to be perfectly non-reactive.
- It's the perfect ID – never again mistakenly throw out your starter because you forgot what was in that unmarked mason jar!
- 7 1/2” tall, 1-quart capacity.
- Microwave-, oven-, and dishwasher-safe.
- Set comes with complete instructions and a delicious recipe.
- Baker’s Catalogue exclusive.
- Note: the fresh sourdough starter that comes in this set is processed in a facility that also packages products containing eggs, milk, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
WHY TO BUY: Where else can you find FRESH sourdough starter–not dried? And what a history this has–it’s descended from a starter that’s been lovingly nurtured here in New England since the 1700s. When you feed it, it quickly becomes your own, adapting itself to your own region and climate. But know that generations of bakers before you have made wonderful bread with a bit of this same bubbling brew… how romantic is that?
Reviews
04/24/2012
The nature of the sourdough starter requires that it be put in and out of the refrigerator often for feeding. Even though I was very very careful, the lid fell to the floor once and I caught it awkwardly, spilling the starter in the process. The second time it happened, however, I was not as lucky and the lid crashed to the floor and broke into many pieces. I called KAF and wanted to order just the lid because the set is expensive. I would have to order the set so the KAF representative advised me to use epoxy to repair the lid but it did not work due to the number of pieces it broke into. I am disappointed but it is just the way this crock is made. It is very nice quality otherwise, as all of my other KAF purchases have been. I have never had a problem. I would just say to be ultra-careful with the lid since it is loose-fitting.
04/15/2012
I love this crock & the sourdough starter is the best I have ever used.
04/11/2012
I really love the crock and the starter was easy to revive once I got it. I did have trouble once I tried to make the bread with the starter. I am not sure what happened but I tried several times to make bread. It bubbled and did everything it was supposed to, but when it came to making it, just never worked. I ended up throwing that starter away. I am used to making a different sour dough bread, so I have made a new starter of that and I am using the crock for it and it works great! I am sorry to hear you had problems using the starter. Please give us a call and we can put you in touch with our bakers and troubleshoot what went wrong and also send you a new starter.
04/08/2012
The amount of packaging was way over the top. A huge box for a small crock. You can do better.
04/08/2012
I love it; it looks beautiful on the counter and in the fridge. Sourdough starter and instructions are excellent.
03/16/2012
This produces a really tasty sourdough product. By leaving the dough out longer after mixing all ingredients, you can give it a stronger sourdough taste, too. I liked all the instructions that came with the kit, although I'm not too sure about the crock. It was backordered so I first got the starter and started experimenting. No failures yet! Have made several loaves of delicious bread, pancakes, and today I am making the "Buttery Rolls" KA features in its recipes. I bought the crock/starter set but the crock was backordered. When the crock arrived, I fed my starter and used the crock, put it on my countertop, and there was a real overflow quitte soon. I wish there was a larger size crock available. If you're making more than one loaf, you will need much more starter. I am not taking off points though; starter works well and crock is pretty. Please consider a larger size for those who need it.
01/15/2012
Terrific starter. Really conveniently sized crock for the fridge.
01/08/2012
Love the bread I've been making for the past 2 weeks! The only thing I haven't figured out is why my starter sometimes overflows the jar when I've followed the directions to a T.
01/02/2012
The sourdough crock and starter is a great deal. The crock is the perfect size to maintain three cups of the sourdough leavening, and the starter worked perfectly.
12/25/2011
I have owned this starter in the past. Oops, The housekeeper threw it out. I was happy with the crock, but would prefer to pay more for something made in USA.!! Also, I bought this on Tuesday and it was given away on Thursday as a promotion. Kind of made me mad. I contacted them, but they could not look up anything by my email. I had to send them the order number. Thank you for the feedback on the crock. If you have not received resolution regarding the promotion please contact our Customer Service team again at 1-800-827-6836 or join them in LiveChat so that we can make this right for you. Tara@KAF
