Sourdough Sidekick gadget automates starter feeding for home bakers

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The Sourdough Sidekick is a new kitchen device co-developed with King Arthur Baking Company designed to simplify sourdough bread-making. The gadget targets what many bakers find tedious: maintaining and feeding a sourdough starter. It automatically dispenses flour and water to the starter on a set schedule, timed to align with when the user plans to bake. This allows bakers to focus on hands-on steps like kneading, shaping, and baking rather than monitoring their starter. As a single-purpose appliance, its value depends on how frequently a buyer bakes sourdough.

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