The First Loaf Kit

Bake your first proud loaf this weekend.

Every sourdough tool you need, in the order you use it. No starter guessing. No flat loaves.

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Free shipping on every kit30-day bake-it-first guaranteeFirst Loaf Guide includedNatural rattan, wood & food-grade siliconeFree shipping on every kit30-day bake-it-first guaranteeFirst Loaf Guide includedNatural rattan, wood & food-grade silicone
Bread Sourdough Maker Kit
One kit. Every step.

Meet The First Loaf Kit.

Most beginners fail because they're guessing and using whatever's in the drawer. This kit gives you the right tool for every stage, from starter to slice.

  • Know when your starter is ready. Rise band + temperature strip.
  • Get a loaf that holds its shape. Lined rattan banneton.
  • Score a real ear. Bread lame with spare blades.
  • Start right away. Step-by-step First Loaf Guide.
Starter jarBannetonDanish whiskBread lameSilicone mat2 scrapersOven mittsSpatula
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Why we started Proofhouse

Bread used to be flour, water and salt.

Real sourdough needs nothing else. Just time, a living starter and the right tools. We put those tools in one box, in the order you use them, so your first loaf is something you're proud to slice.

FlourAny good bread flour
WaterStraight from the tap
SaltA pinch, that's it
Mixing sourdough with a Danish whisk
3ingredients
3days to your first loaf
~40minutes hands-on
30day bake-it-first promise
Inside the box

Every tool has one job.

Tap a tool to see the beginner mistake it fixes.

Starter jar
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Know exactly when itโ€™s ready

Snap the rise band at todayโ€™s level and read the temperature strip on the glass. When the starter doubles past the band, itโ€™s time to bake. No more guessing.

Fixes: Starter guessing
The Gift Bundle
The gift they'll actually use

For the friend who's "always wanted to try sourdough."

The Gift Bundle comes in a keepsake box with everything inside, plus an heirloom starter and a bread sling, so they can bake their first loaf the week it arrives.

  • Ready-to-give box, no wrapping needed
  • Heirloom starter + bread sling included
  • Free shipping and a 30-day promise
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Kind words

"I finally got an ear."

Megan T.'s bake
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After three flat loaves, my fourth finally rose. My kids ate half of it while it was still warm.
Megan T.First loaf, day 3
Laura P.'s bake
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I bought it as a gift and ended up ordering one for myself the same week.
Laura P.Gift Bundle
Rachel D.'s bake
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Everything is in one box and the guide is so clear. Sunday baking is my new favorite thing.
Rachel D.Kit + Heirloom Starter

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Your first loaf is 3 days away

Stop guessing. Start baking.

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