Brod & Taylor

Brod & Taylor Sourdough Home

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Specifications
Specification Detail
Brand Brød & Taylor
Product Sourdough Home
Product Type Sourdough Starter Temperature Controller
Temperature Range 41-122°F / 5-50°C
Function Heating and Cooling
Outside Dimensions 11 H x 8 W x 10 D in
Metric Outside Dimensions 28 x 23 x 25 cm
Inside Dimensions 7.5 H x 5.125 W x 5.5 D in
Metric Inside Dimensions 19 x 13 x 14 cm
Weight 4.1 lb / 1.86 kg
Maximum Jar Size 1 L / 1 qt
Voltage 100-240V
Warranty 3-Year Limited Warranty with Registration
Use & Care
Use with a covered sourdough starter jar up to 1 L / 1 qt.
Use a loose-fitting or non-airtight lid so fermentation gases can escape.
Warmer settings encourage faster starter activity.
Cooler settings slow fermentation and can extend time between feedings.
Brød & Taylor suggests approximately 76-78°F / 24-26°C for active daily starter maintenance.
Set the desired temperature and allow the unit to maintain a stable environment.

Brød & Taylor Sourdough Home

Heating and cooling chamber with precise temperature control for sourdough starter maintenance

The Brød & Taylor Sourdough Home gives your starter a stable temperature year-round, so you can manage fermentation around your baking schedule instead of the temperature of your kitchen. Set it cooler to slow activity and stretch the time between feedings, or warmer to keep a starter active and ready for frequent baking.


Why Order from Design & Grace

Authorized Brød & Taylor retailer: Design & Grace is an authorized Brød & Taylor retailer, so you receive a genuine appliance backed by the manufacturer's warranty.

Ships from Texas: Your Sourdough Home is carefully packed and shipped from our Texas facility.

Support beyond the box: Our team can help with product questions, starter jars, and building a more predictable sourdough routine.


Put Your Starter on Your Schedule

Sourdough starter activity changes with temperature. The Sourdough Home lets you control that variable with a 41-122°F temperature range instead of relying on changing room conditions or putting your starter in a refrigerator that may slow it more than you want.

Cooler settings gently slow fermentation, making it possible to extend feeding intervals to two, three, or even five days. Warmer settings around 76-78°F encourage more active fermentation when you want a starter ready for frequent baking.


Signature Features

Heating and cooling: Unlike a standard proofing box, the Sourdough Home can hold your starter above or below room temperature to either accelerate or slow fermentation.

41-122°F temperature range: Fine control across a broad range lets you adapt starter activity to your feeding and baking schedule.

Fewer feedings: Lower temperatures can slow fermentation enough to stretch the time between feedings, reducing both flour use and discard.

Stable year-round conditions: Keeps seasonal and daily kitchen temperature swings from changing your starter routine.

Fits jars up to 1 liter: The compact interior accommodates most standard 1-quart starter jars, including many common wide-mouth glass jars.

Works with different starters: Suitable for wheat, whole-wheat, rye, gluten-free, and other sourdough cultures.

Low-power temperature control: The unit continuously adjusts heating or cooling output to maintain the selected environment efficiently.

Compact footprint: The 11-inch-high cabinet is designed specifically for starter maintenance rather than full-size dough proofing.


Using the Sourdough Home

Place your covered starter jar inside, switch on the unit, and use the temperature controls to select the environment you want. Brød & Taylor recommends approximately 76-78°F / 24-26°C when you want strong, active fermentation.

For less frequent feeding, lower the temperature to slow activity. Your exact setting will depend on your starter, feeding ratio, flour, and preferred schedule.

Use a loose-fitting or non-airtight lid on the starter jar so fermentation gases can escape while the starter remains protected.


From Our Founder

"The value of the Sourdough Home is control. Instead of your feeding schedule changing every time the kitchen gets warmer or cooler, you can set the temperature to match how often you actually want to bake."

Tony Boulton, Founder, Design & Grace


Ships from Texas with Confidence

Design & Grace is an authorized Brød & Taylor retailer. Your Sourdough Home is backed by Brød & Taylor's 3-year limited warranty with product registration and ships carefully packed from our Texas facility.

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Brod & Taylor Product Information & FAQs


Helpful information about Brod & Taylor products, bread baking tools, care, and buying with confidence from Design & Grace.

Who are Brod & Taylor?

Brod & Taylor are a small team of designers and engineers focused on solving specific challenges in the kitchen. They’re best known for creating the original folding proofer, designed to give home bakers precise control over fermentation. Since then, they’ve expanded into a range of thoughtfully engineered tools, all built around consistency, simplicity, and reliable performance at home.

Buying with Confidence from Design & Grace

Design & Grace are an Authorized Brod & Taylor USA Dealer and online retailer. Every product we sell is genuine, brand new, and backed by full manufacturer warranties. Our knowledgeable team is here to help you choose the right product and support you long after your purchase.

What makes Brod & Taylor products different?

Brod & Taylor focus on solving real problems in the kitchen, particularly around temperature control and consistency. Their tools are thoughtfully engineered, easy to use, and designed to deliver professional-level results in a home environment.

Do I need a proofing box for sourdough?

A proofing box isn’t essential, but it makes a significant difference. Sourdough is highly sensitive to temperature, and a controlled environment helps ensure consistent fermentation, better structure, and more predictable results.

What is the Sourdough Home used for?

The Sourdough Home is designed to maintain a precise temperature for your starter. It keeps your starter active and consistent, reducing daily variation and helping you bake with more confidence.

What does a bread steel do?

A bread steel stores and delivers strong, even heat from below your dough during baking. This improves oven spring, helps develop a better crust, and creates more consistent results compared to standard baking trays.

How do baking shells improve bread baking?

Baking shells trap steam around your dough during the early stage of baking. This allows the bread to expand fully before the crust sets, resulting in better rise, improved texture, and a crisp, crackling crust.

Are Brod & Taylor products easy to use at home?

Yes. While the results are professional-level, the products are designed to be simple and intuitive. Most require minimal setup and quickly become part of a regular baking routine

Are Design & Grace an authorized Brod & Taylor dealer?

Yes. Design & Grace is an authorized retailer of Brod & Taylor products. All items are genuine, backed by manufacturer support, and shipped directly from the U.S.

How fast is shipping?

We offer fast and free shipping for orders over $30 across the USA on qualifying orders. Orders placed before 2pm CST typically ship the same day.