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Brød & Taylor Sourdough Home
This device maintains a stable temperature between 5-50°C to keep your sourdough starter healthy and active, reducing feedings and discard. It operates on 100-240V with low power use and fits compact spaces.
€190,00
Description
Functions & specifications
27,9 × 30,3 × 25,4 cm (L×W×H)
1,86 kg
Functions
Temperature Range
5-50C
Design and placing
Outside Dimensions
28 x 23 x 25cm
Inside Dimensions
19 x 13 x 14 cm
Weight
1.86 kg
Capacity and consumption
Voltage
100-240V
Maximum Power Usage
Maximum power in cooling mode: 38W – maximum power in heating mode: 20W.
Product data & user manual
Product data
Brand:
Brød & Taylor
SKU: 100004408
EAN: 0856805005425
Content in the box
Brød & Taylor Sourdough Home
€190,00
Sourdough Home
Sourdough, simplified
It keeps your starter at exactly the temperature you choose – warm or cool – so it stays active, healthy and ready when you are.
Feed on your schedule
Cooler slows your starter down. Warmer speeds it up. Pick the pace that fits your week.
Feed every 5 days
Slow and steady. Ideal when you bake now and then.
Feed every 3 days
A relaxed rhythm that suits most weekend bakers.
Feed every 2 days
Lively and close at hand when you bake a few times a week.
Feed every day
Always active, for when you bake every day.
Based on feeding 1 part starter to 4 parts flour and 4 parts water. Times vary with flour and culture. Baking soon? Set it to about 25 °C and your starter becomes active more quickly.
It warms. And it cools.
Your kitchen changes with the seasons. Sourdough Home doesn't.
- 5–50 °C
It heats when the room is too cold and cools when it's too warm. It can cool to about 20 °C below room temperature.
- Within 1 °C
Your starter stays within about 1 °C of the setting, day and night.
- Up to 1 litre
Room for jars up to 1 litre, such as Weck, Ball or the Brød & Taylor Sourdough Starter Jar.
Why not just the fridge?
A fridge is too cold for most starters. The counter changes with the weather.
Kitchen counter
It variesWarm in summer, cool in winter. On the counter, a starter usually needs feeding every day.
Fridge
Around 3 °CToo cold for most starters. It can weaken your starter, and it takes several feedings to wake it up again.
Sourdough Home
5–50 °CThe temperature you choose, all year. Feed every 1 to 5 days, with less discard and less wasted flour.
Set it. Forget it.
Three touch buttons. No apps, no programs.
- 1Turn it on
Lightly touch the power button.
- 2Set the temperature
Touch + or − to change the setting one degree at a time.
- 3Choose °C or °F
Hold + and − together for 2 seconds to switch.
The display dims 30 seconds after the last touch. Touch once to wake it.
FAQ
Questions about Sourdough Home
Before you buy
What is the Brød & Taylor Sourdough Home?
A small, temperature-controlled home for your sourdough starter. It both heats and cools, so it holds the temperature you set anywhere from 5 to 50 °C. That keeps your starter healthy and active, with fewer feedings and less discard.
Do I still need to feed my starter every day?
No. At a cooler setting, your starter works more slowly, so you can feed it every 2, 3 or up to 5 days. When you want to bake every day, set it warmer.
Why not keep my starter in the fridge?
A fridge is usually around 3 °C, which is too cold for most starters. Over time, it can weaken your starter, and it can take several feedings before it's active again. In Sourdough Home, you choose a cool temperature that slows your starter down without stressing it.
Will I throw away less starter?
Yes. Fewer feedings mean less discard and less wasted flour.
What temperatures can I set?
From 5 to 50 °C. It cools to about 20 °C below room temperature, so it reaches 5 °C when the room is 25 °C or cooler.
Which jars fit inside?
Jars up to 1 litre with a lid, such as Weck and Ball jars or the Brød & Taylor Sourdough Starter Jar. There's room for one 1-litre jar or two small jars. Inside, it measures 19 × 13 × 14 cm (H × W × D).
Does it work with rye, whole wheat and gluten-free starters?
Yes. It works with any starter, including rye, whole wheat and gluten-free.
How is it different from the Folding Proofer?
Sourdough Home both heats and cools, and it's made for your starter. The Brød & Taylor Folding Proofer only heats, but it's much larger – with room for bowls of dough, loaf pans and bannetons. Many bakers use both: Sourdough Home for the starter, the Folding Proofer for the dough.
How big is it?
On the outside, it measures 28 × 23 × 25 cm (H × W × D) and weighs 1.86 kg, so it fits on most kitchen counters.
How much power does it use?
Up to 38 W when it cools. It constantly adjusts its power, so a setting close to room temperature uses very little. It runs on 100–240 V.
Can it show °C?
Yes. Hold + and − together for 2 seconds to switch between °C and °F. The display has two digits, so for settings above 99 °F, use °C.
What's in the box?
Sourdough Home with two shelves and a power cord. The starter jar is sold separately.
Using Sourdough Home
Which temperature should I choose?
It depends on how often you want to feed. With a feeding of 1 part starter to 4 parts flour and 4 parts water:
- 7 °C: every 5 days
- 10 °C: every 3 days
- 12 °C: every 2 days
- 20 °C: every day
For storage, pick a temperature where you feed once or twice a week. Results vary with flour and culture.
When should I feed my starter?
When it has peaked: it has risen as high as it will go and used up its food, but hasn't started to fall yet.
How do I get my starter ready to bake?
Set it to about 25 °C. Your starter becomes active more quickly, and it's ready to use when it has risen and is full of bubbles. Feeding it with water at about the same temperature speeds things up.
Does the temperature change the taste of my bread?
Yes. A starter kept cooler gives a milder bread. A warmer starter gives a more sour bread.
How long does it take to reach a new temperature?
It depends on how much starter you have and how warm it is. Sourdough Home uses little power, so big changes take time. For a change of more than 20 °C, turn it off and leave the door open for about 5 minutes first.
Why doesn't my thermometer show exactly the same temperature?
A difference of about 1 °C is normal. Measure the starter itself, not the air: put a probe thermometer into the starter after a few hours. Your starter's rise and smell tell you most.
Where should I place it?
On a counter with a stable room temperature, out of direct sunlight and away from ovens, radiators and vents. Leave about 10 cm behind it so the air can flow through the vents at the back. Use the lower shelf for the most accurate temperature.
Does it make any noise?
A small fan at the back runs whenever it's on, to keep the electronics cool.
Do I need to keep an eye on it?
No. Set the temperature once and let it run. Just feed your starter on your new schedule.
Cleaning and care
How do I clean it?
Wipe the inside and outside with a soft cloth and a little mild detergent. Don't use abrasive cleaners, and take care with the display.
Why is there water inside?
When it cools below room temperature, or warms an open jar, a little condensation can form. Just wipe the inside dry.
The device provides a controlled environment for sourdough starters by maintaining temperatures between 5 and 50 degrees Celsius. This precise temperature control supports the natural fermentation process, helping you keep your starter healthy and active with reduced feeding frequency and discard. It operates efficiently on a voltage range from 100 to 240 volts, using a maximum of 38 watts in cooling mode and 20 watts when heating.
€190,00
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