Bread baking
Knead and bake loaves at home, from simple yeasted bread to sourdough.
Bread baking
- To start
- $20
- Each month
- $10
- Time
- 2 hours a week
- Sessions
- 30 minutes or more
- Where
- At home
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- It makes things you'll actually use.
- It's hands-on from start to finish.
- You end up with something you made.
- There's no one to beat, ever.
You’ll like it if
- You want to build something of your own
- You want to make useful things
- You want to make things
Maybe not if
- You want something fast and exciting
- You want it to be social
What it feels like
Bread bakingAverage food & Drink hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$20Cheaper to start than 66% of hobbies
$10Over a year, more than the kit
$140About $1 an hour at 2 hours a week
Before you buy
Borrow from a friend or buy second-hand first. Upgrade once you know you will keep going.
Your first session
Knead and bake a simple yeasted loaf, then mix a sourdough starter from flour and water to feed through the week.
30 minutes or moreAt homeVery easy to start
Questions
How much does bread baking cost to start?
About $20 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, then about $10 a month once you are going.
How much time does bread baking take?
About 2 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 30 minutes or more.
Can I do bread baking at home?
Yes. Fits in a bag.
Is bread baking good for beginners?
Yes. It is very easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Knead and bake a simple yeasted loaf, then mix a sourdough starter from flour and water to feed through the week.
Do I need other people for bread baking?
No. It works fine on your own.