Bought a $40 proofing box for my sourdough and it's been a total game changer.

Mia Stone · 2026-03-15T06:30:06.792128+00:00

My loaves used to be so inconsistent, but now the rise is perfect every single time. Anyone else using something like this for their starter?

paigem456mo ago

Notice how so many hobbies now have these little gadgets that promise perfect results. It's like we're all trying to remove the last bit of guesswork from everything, even baking bread. I get the appeal though, especially when you've had a string of flat loaves.

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claire_walker6mo ago

Honestly, what paigem45 said about removing guesswork really hits home. Tbh I see it everywhere now, like with smart thermostats that learn your schedule or apps that track your sleep down to the minute. We're all trying to turn messy, real life stuff into a perfect formula. It makes sense with baking because failed loaves are so frustrating, but sometimes I wonder if we're losing the feel for things.

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morgan_ramirez6mo ago

My buddy's starter finally doubled after he got one of those.

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