Sourdough Starter Jar, AmzFan 20 Oz Wide Mouth Sourdough Starter Container, Sourdough Glass Crock with Lid Thermometer Date Marked Feeding Band Spatula, Reusable Fermentation Jar Kit for Gift

Came with no instructions or paperwork. Sent it as a gift and the recipient had no idea what it was or who sent it. But after researching was able to use it.

I liked that I can keep track of the level and temp of the Levin. However, There was no silicone Spatula included in the kit.

I am happy to get this set just as the weather is changing and I'm reviving my starter for Fall/Winter baking. It will look much nicer having this dedicated jar for 'my ongoing science project'- a big improvement from my goopy jar shown in the 2nd photo. I was so excited to give the new jar a wash and transfer my starter right away!One note- there weren't any instructions or starter in the box so this kit is probably best for someone who has already been keeping a sourdough, or else you will need a starter and a book to get started. Also the kit comes in a plain white box with just a small Amazon inventory tag on it so might be confusing if someone were to receive as a gift without explanation.The best things about the kit for me are A) the jar with the measurement markings (I checked and they're accurate) and the marking to use with B) the included stretchy band which is printed with days/times printed on it- very clever for keeping track of when you fed your starter! (I sometimes would mark the date my old jar but usually would forget and have to just guess when it was last fed)I also like the cheesecloth 'bonnet' that's part of the set - I previously just covered it with a paper towel or whatever was handy when I was actively growing my culture prior to baking with it. The included long spatula is handy for stirring clear to the bottom when mixing in new flour and water, also the thermometer disk might be useful but not sure if it's a sticker or you set it on the lid?I don't think it was mentioned in the listing but I also received a long handled sponge cleaning tool- nice thought but it looks really cheap- flimsy and plastic- and sort detracts for the coolness of the rest of the set- but maybe handy for someone with hands bigger than mine.All in all I'm pretty excited about this set.

I've never made sourdough before I was excited to have the opportunity to receive this starter jar for review. Unfortunately it did not come with instructions and the pieces that come with it are not of the highest quality. I can't recommend to beginners.

I am a beginner when it comes to making starter dough and making bread. I am surprised that there were no directions to help guide me through how to use this sourdough starter kit... I wouldn't recommend this to any beginner.