King Arthur Baking Sourdough Sidekick Review: Rising to the Occasion

King Arthur Baking and GE Appliances’ FirstBuild have developed the Sourdough Sidekick, a countertop device that automatically feeds and stirs sourdough starter. A reviewer who had stopped baking regularly found that, after setting it up, the machine helped restart their baking routine by reducing the need for regular manual feedings.

The reviewer found the initial setup confusing: the device dispensed flour but not water until its firmware was updated and its flour and water amounts were calibrated using a scale. After calibration, it dispensed 30 grams of each daily and stirred every two hours, though its beeps and motor were loud. The review covers three weeks of use, but the supplied article text ends mid-sentence, so it does not include the full assessment.