The Simple Crust Sourdough Baking Kit – Round, Oval or Cloche Dutch Oven

Your oven style. Your favourite colour. The essential tools for your next loaf.

The Simple Crust brings together the core tools for proofing, shaping, scoring and baking sourdough at home. Choose a round, oval or cloche enamel-coated cast iron Dutch oven, paired with a matching rattan proofing basket and a practical set of baking tools.

Whether you’re preparing your first loaf or upgrading your current setup, this kit keeps things simple—with tools you’ll reach for every bake.

Choose your Dutch oven style

Round – for classic round loaves

A traditional deep-sided Dutch oven for baking sourdough boules, with a round banneton included.

Available in Red, Burnt Orange, Ocean Blue, White, Black, Baby Blue and Forest Green.

Oval – for longer loaves

An elongated, two-piece Dutch oven for oval sourdough loaves, paired with an oval banneton.

Available in Burnt Orange, Forest Green, Black, Ocean Blue and Red.

Cloche – for round loaves with easier loading

A shallow base and domed lid give you room to load and score your dough before covering it for baking. Includes a round banneton.

Available in Black, White, Pink and Red.

All oven options are enamel-coated cast iron, including Black.

Each kit includes one oven in your selected style and colour.

What’s included?

• 1 × Enamel-coated cast iron Dutch oven in your chosen style and colour.

• 1 × Matching rattan banneton proofing basket—round for the Round and Cloche options, oval for the Oval option.

• 1 × Linen liner / cloth cover.

• 1 × Monkey Lame with safety cover and five blades for scoring your dough.

• 1 × Stainless steel bench scraper with wooden handle for dividing dough, shaping and clearing your work surface.

• 1 × Plastic dough scraper for working with dough and scraping out your mixing bowl.

• 1 × Natural fibre banneton cleaning brush for brushing away dried flour and dough.

From proofing basket to golden crust

The banneton supports your shaped dough during its final proof. The scrapers help with handling and shaping, while the Monkey Lame lets you score the loaf before baking.

Inside the covered Dutch oven, steam released by the dough helps keep the surface flexible during the early bake, allowing the loaf to expand. Remove the lid later in the bake to develop that golden crust.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Simple Crust Kit suitable for beginners?

Yes. It brings the main proofing and baking tools together in one kit. You’ll also need an active sourdough starter, ingredients, scales, a mixing bowl and suitable oven gloves.

Which oven style should I choose?

Choose Round for classic round loaves, Oval for longer loaves, or Cloche if you prefer a shallow loading surface beneath a domed lid. Check the dimensions for your selected oven against your home oven before ordering.

Does the basket change with the oven style?

Yes. The Round and Cloche kits include a round banneton; the Oval kit includes an oval banneton. Each kit contains one basket.

Is sourdough starter included?

No. This kit contains baking equipment. If you’d like to make your own starter, follow our sourdough starter guide.

Does the enamel Dutch oven need seasoning?

The enamel-coated surfaces do not need seasoning like bare cast iron. Follow our Dutch oven care guide for cleaning and care.

Can the banneton go in the oven?

No. The banneton is for proofing dough. Turn your dough out before baking and keep the basket out of the oven.

How do I clean the banneton?

Allow it to dry, then use the included brush to remove loose flour and dried dough. Dry it thoroughly before storing. See our banneton use and care guide.

Where can I find baking instructions?

Start with our step-by-step sourdough baking guide, or explore our recipes and how-to guides.

Choose your oven style and colour, and make room for your next homemade loaf.