Goldie by Sourhouse
For those looking to kickstart a sourdough hobby in the new year, the countertop device for warming the sourdough starter is now available for purchase from Williams Sonoma.
Goldie by Sourhouse uses its warming puck to offer precisely the right amount of warmth to maintain a starter in the ‘Goldilocks zone’ – 75-82ºF or 23-27°C – the ideal temperature range that strikes the perfect balance for the optimal development of a sourdough starter, neither too hot nor too cool.
In addition to Goldie by Sourhouse ($129.95), Williams Sonoma is also offering Sourhouse’s Starter Jars, available in pint ($14.95) and quart ($17.95) sizes or as a bundle ($34.95).
To unleash the magic of sourdough, bakers simply switch on Goldie, place the starter jar inside the transparent warming dome, and let Goldie's consistently warm, draft-free environment propel bacteria and yeast to be at their most active for a robust and flavourful starter.
The Starter Jars are made of durable borosilicate glass and printed with incremental dots to let bakers know when their starter has doubled or tripled. Unlike traditional jars with threads and grooves where the starter sticks, the jars use flexible silicone lids that are easy to clean and that prevent contaminants from entering while releasing excess gas.
Dedicated to building a global community of bakers, Sourhouse also provides free online workshops to bakers and has created the free crowd-sourced Sourhouse Community Cookbook – to-date, downloaded by nearly 30,000 bakers – which is filled with recipes, tips, and tricks from Sourhouse co-founders Erik Fabian and Jennifer Yoko Olson.