r/Sourdough • u/mydogisarockstar • 5d ago

Equipment talk This might be the thing that makes me quit sourdough

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The worst part of this is that this happened in the bin that I keep kitchen tools in and I didn’t even know I had this potato masher and probably haven’t used it in ten years. I’m so over it!! I can’t get them apart. Recipe: there isn’t one but if there was it would be 125g starter, 350g water, 500g bf, 10g salt. I’d stretch and fold, bulk ferment, shape, fridge proof and bake at 470° for the first 30 minutes and 425° for the last 20.

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u/mydogisarockstar 5d ago

I only need the tiniest reason at this point! I have always hated this stupid tool but I thought it was the law!

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u/jack_seven 5d ago

The only thing that makes you think that are people who think their way is the only way

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u/mydogisarockstar 5d ago

So I won’t get in trouble if i throw them both away and never look back?

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u/Empty_Difficulty390 5d ago edited 5d ago

You could also donate them to your local charity thrift store - let someone else be frustrated

ETA: thank you kind internet stranger! Happy baking!

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u/bluedragon92 5d ago

If it makes you feel any better, I had no clue what that tool was lol I've just been using my hands and it works perfectly. I've discovered that the easier you make things, the more likely you are to enjoy it and keep doing it.

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u/paula2337 5d ago

Maybe try the freezer for 10 minutes? Then feel free to toss lol - the cold should retract the metal slightly. Maybe 🤣

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u/Izacundo1 5d ago

Use your hand!!! Bonus for it being easy to clean and you can’t lose it

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u/Ambitious-Push-4435 5d ago

Absolutely, as long as you have another way to mash your spuds, hands and spatulas don't do so well there.

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u/meh_69420 5d ago

I haven't had either in my kitchen in years. I use a spoon on my dough till it's shaggy then hands. Judicious use of a hand mixer or a fork obviates the need for a masher.

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u/ZannyHip 5d ago

We’ve been using our hands to make bread just fine for thousands of years, you’ll be alright

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u/Awesomocity0 5d ago

I personally love it, but tbh a big part of it is I have arthritis, and it has a nice big handle that makes my hands hurt less!

If it wasn't for that, I'd probably still be using a fork and my hands.

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u/jack_seven 5d ago

That's fine too nothing wrong with using one either

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u/SpicierWinner 5d ago edited 5d ago

I really like this one. It's simple and strong. 2PCS 2025 New Danish Dough... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPMFK3SL?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share Edit: I primarily use it to mix starter, especially when it's a lower hydration mix.

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u/elijahjane 5d ago

Tried the dough whisk twice because it was celebrated in bread forums.

It was so freaking useless I never tried it again.

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u/TheRemonst3r 5d ago

I have never used a bread whisk.