How To Make a Sourdough Starter Gift Set
Learn how to make a sourdough starter gift set for the aspiring baker in your life. This guide will show you everything you need and how to package it. Don't forget to grab the free printable gift tags, instructions, and starter feeding chart! This handmade gift is so cute and thoughful!
Yield: 1 gift set
Equipment
- 2 Quart-sized mason jars
- 4 cups, Whole wheat flour
- 4 cups, All-purpose flour, unbleached
- Scissors
- Hole punch
- Gift basket or packaging
- Free printable gift tags and instructions
Instructions
- Download and print the free sourdough starter gift set printables. I used cardstock for printing mine.
- Cut out each printable. I like cutting along the outside of the black border line because it leaves a clean look.
- Fill a quart-sized mason jar with whole wheat flour. Screw on the lid and attach the "whole wheat flour" gift tag around the neck of the jar.
- Fill a second quart-sized mason jar with unbleached all-purpose flour. Again, screw on the lid and attach the "all-purpose flour" gift tag around the neck of the jar.
- Prepare the gift basket. The world is your oyster in this step. You can add ribbon, bows, charms...anything that fits the occasion.
Here is what I did for the gift set in the pictures:
- I tied a decorative wired ribbon around a 12" x 9 "x 6" woven basket. I pulled it tightly and stapled it together in the back. You could also hot glue it.
- Then, I stuffed the bottom of the basket with brown kraft paper, filling any extra space.
- Next, I added a layer of brown crinkle-cut kraft paper for an aesthetic touch.
- Fill out the To/From gift tag and attach it to the basket with ribbon.
- Arrange the flour-filled jars, kitchen scale, and spurtle in the basket. Add any extras you wish to include (cloth lid for covering starter jar, gift card, candy, etc).
- And the printed instruction card. This card includes a QR code for an eBook with instructions for making sourdough starter. So don't forget it!
- Add the printed sourdough starter feeding chart.
- Add any finishing touches and enjoy the sweetness of giving handmade gifts!
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Notes
Tips for Printing
- Paper: Use high-quality printer paper to ensure your printable looks great. I used cardstock.
- Size: This printable is designed for a regular 8.5″x11″ sheet of paper. Be sure your printer is set to the correct size.
- Quality: Most printers have a “best” quality setting. Make sure you select this option for the best resolution.
- Color: This printable is ink-friendly and in simple black and white.
Tips for Making the Gift Set
- Before you rush out to buy supplies, use what you have first. Check to see if you have an unused basket, jars, ribbon, or other useful supplies lying around.
- Printing the gift tags, instructions, and feeding chart on quality paper will elevate your handmade gift without much extra expense.
- Making a handmade gift is just as fun as receiving one. Get creative with how you decorate it and enjoy the process.
