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Baking Tools & Gear

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The tools Henry actually uses, with honest reviews and where to buy.

Overview

Every tool here is something Henry uses in his own kitchen. Dutch ovens that hold heat the way bread needs. Scales accurate enough for baker's percentage. Lames sharp enough for clean scoring. Proofers that turn a cold kitchen into a reliable one. This page is the gear list, organized by what it does and why it matters. Some links are affiliate. Henry only recommends what he'd buy again.

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Tools for This Topic

Henry uses and recommends these tools

Challenger Bread Pan

Cast iron bread pan designed specifically for baking artisan loaves at home.

Challenger Breadware

SourHouse Goldie Starter Home

Purpose-built vessel for maintaining a healthy, active sourdough starter.

Wire Monkey Lame

Precision bread lame for clean, confident scoring on every loaf.

Brød & Taylor Folding Proofer

Temperature-controlled proofing environment for consistent fermentation results.

Brød & Taylor High-Capacity Scale

Professional-grade kitchen scale built for precision bread baking.

Kitchen & Coffee Precision Scale

Accurate, affordable scale for measuring ingredients by weight.

Kitchen & Coffee

Brød & Taylor Sourdough Essentials Kit

Everything you need to start and maintain a sourdough starter.

Brød & Taylor Sourdough Starter Jar

Purpose-built jar with a tracking band so you can see your starter rise and peak.

Brød & Taylor Sourdough Home

A countertop home for your starter that holds the ideal temperature for steady, predictable activity.

Brød & Taylor Home Oven Setup

Optimize your home oven for professional-quality baking results.

Brød & Taylor Bench Knife

Heavy stainless bench knife for cutting, portioning, and pre-shaping dough.

Brød & Taylor Storage Solutions

Keep your bread fresh with proper freezing and storage tools.

ModKitchn Baking Steel

Premium baking surface for superior heat transfer and crispy crusts.

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