King Arthur Baking Company co-developed the Sourdough Sidekick, a single-purpose appliance that automates sourdough starter management by dispensing flour and water on a programmed schedule.
Starter maintenance is the one task that keeps serious sourdough bakers tethered to their kitchens. This device cuts that obligation, timing feeds so your starter peaks exactly when you need it, freeing you for shaping and baking.
The full review at The Verge digs into whether the convenience holds up against the cost of owning yet another countertop appliance, and whether King Arthur's involvement shaped the device into something genuinely useful or just well-branded.
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