
Enamelled cast iron pot
Amazon Basics · 5.7L · round, with lid
The biggest single change to how the loaf comes out.

The Kooky Cook, run by Refika Melis Ipek, is a London-based private chef service offering personalised culinary experiences in clients' own kitchens, catering for dinner parties, weddings, corporate events, and cooking workshops. Melis trained in world cuisine and desserts after initially studying Political Science in Vienna.
Comprehensive baking classes span everything from biscuits and cookies through to advanced patisserie techniques. The curriculum covers bread making, cake decorating, pastry work, and dedicated sourdough sessions for those wanting to master wild yeast fermentation.
128 City Rd, London EC1V 2NX
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Three of the eight things I use for sourdough in my own kitchen. I own every one of them, and the photos are mine.

Amazon Basics · 5.7L · round, with lid
The biggest single change to how the loaf comes out.

ifsecond · two oval cane baskets · covers included
A little structure goes a long way.

BOMATA · 0.1g precision · 5kg · USB-C charging
They read down to 0.1g, so one set of scales covers everything.
The full list covers what to buy first, what can wait, and what you can skip.
See all 8 things I use for sourdoughInformation last checked: March 2026

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