Sourdough Sidekick

Feeds your starter so you don't have to. Choose your mode, and the Sidekick handles the rest.
Price
$179.99 USD
$179.99 USD
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Limited 1-Year Manufacturer's Warranty

The Sourdough Sidekick is a compact, countertop-friendly device that automatically feeds your sourdough starter so you don’t have to. In Auto mode, it builds the amount you need, ready on the day and time you choose, with no interaction or discarding required for up to a week. With multiple modes to match how you bake, Sidekick gives you consistent, controlled starter care without the guesswork.


What you'll need to get started:

  • Water and unbleached flour — any kind works, including all-purpose, bread, gluten-free, and self-ground
  • A small amount of active starter (about 1 Tbs / 15g), or start from scratch with just flour and water
  • A kitchen scale for calibrating your Sidekick when setting up or switching flour types
  • Sourdough Sidekick Unit Base, Flour Hopper with Lid Assembly, Removable Water Tank, Mixing Paddle with Crock Lid Assembly 
  • King Arthur Baking Company Glass Crock & Metal Lid
  • Designed for simple, low-maintenance upkeep
  • Wipe base clean with a damp cloth
  • Water tank, flour hopper, flour hopper lid assembly, mixing paddle and crock lid assembly, glass crock and metal crock lid are dishwasher safe
  • Product Dimensions: 8.72” D x 5.65” W x 13.25” H
  • Cord Length: 70.9 in
  • Weight: 6 lbs
  • Materials: Plastic, Glass, Metal
  • Voltage: 12 volts
  • Wattage: 36 watts

California Proposition 65 Warning

Cancer and Reproductive Harm: www.p65warnings.ca.gov

Complete safety information can be found in the Use & Care Guide, pages 4-7.
Sourdough Sidekick
  • Overview
  • Specifications

Your starter, your rules

Auto, Ratio, and Custom modes give you the level of control you need.

Less waste, more loaves

No discarding or interaction required for up to a week in Auto mode.

YOUR FLOUR, YOUR STARTER

Whole wheat, rye, or even gluten free; the Sidekick adapts.

Bake more, worry less

Hands-free feeding keeps your starter consistently active and ready.
Testimonials

TAKING THE WORRY OUT OF SOURDOUGH

5/5

I love my Sidekick. I will admit it took me awhile to "Trust the Process", but after refreshing my KA starter, and then using the auto mode I AM A BELIEVER!

5/5

I highly recommend the Sidekick for new and old bakers, and I appreciate the expert and loving care that went into the design.

5/5

The sourdough sidekick is an ABSOLUTE must have! As someone who has a very busy life and only make bread once a week, it's perfect! I just set the day and time I want my starter to be ready and then am able to ignore it all week.

5/5

This is going to be a game changer for our bread ! Thank you for this!

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Made to fit how you bake

Three modes, thoughtfully flexible

  • Auto Mode

    Set the day and time you need it, and the Sidekick builds the amount of starter you need using its microfeeding approach, with no discard or interaction required for up to a week.

  • Ratio Mode

    Choose your feeding ratio and frequency. The Sidekick handles the calculations and timing, without the math.

  • Custom Mode

    Adjust feeding amounts and schedules for complete control. Built for experienced bakers who know exactly what they want.

Finally, a feeding schedule you can keep

The Sourdough Sidekick does the work so your starter stays healthy and you stay sane

Dispenses the right amount of flour and water every cycle for mess-free feeding.

Your starter lives in a beautiful King Arthur Baking Company glass crock, and gets automatically mixed with every feeding.

Set your mode and your timing. The Sidekick takes it from there.

Dispenses the right amount of flour and water every cycle for mess-free feeding.

Your starter lives in a beautiful King Arthur Baking Company glass crock, and gets automatically mixed with every feeding.

Set your mode and your timing. The Sidekick takes it from there.