Getting Started
Welcome! Whether your order just arrived or you're a few loaves in, this is where you'll find step-by-step help for everything we sell. Pick what you're working with below.
New to sourdough? Start here
Sourdough Kits β Complete Beginner Guide
Everything in one place: waking up your starter, what each tool in your kit is for, how to set them up, and an easy first-loaf recipe. No experience needed.
Guides by Product
Day-by-day rehydration and care for all eight Bear Starter varieties, plus feeding ratios, storage, and what to do if things seem slow.
Proofing Baskets (Bannetons) β
How to prep your banneton before first use, keep dough from sticking, and clean and store it so it lasts for years.
Traditional vs. UFO lames, how to hold each one, scoring tips for a better loaf, and when to swap your blade.
Dough Scrapers & Danish Whisks β
What the curved and square scrapers are each for, and how to use a Danish whisk for sticky dough. Covered in the Tools section of the kit guide.
Still stuck?
Every baker hits a snag now and then. Email us at info@harvestbaking.co, or ask fellow bakers in The Crumb Club, our community forum. We read every message.
β Caleb