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Tom's Guide
11-08-2025
- General
- Tom's Guide
I thought this was the most boring kitchen gadget ever created, but now I can't imagine my life without it
Baking sourdough is hard. There's so much jargon that it can feel overwhelming before you've even made a sourdough starter. I was overwhelmed with the whole concept of sourdough bannetons (would an Amazon banneton suffice, or should I get a Flourside banneton?), bulk fermentation (is that the same as counter proofing?), and shaping (what do you mean, I need to draw patterns in my bread?). It goes without saying that once you crack the jargon, sourdough starter proofing is the trickiest part of the baking journey. And then you need to calculate the bulk fermentation time. And then the whole hydration discourse? Honestly, no wonder I was scared of sourdough until very recently (despite making a weekly loaf since January this year). The reason why I was scared of my sourdough was that I didn't understand bulk fermentation. I used to proof sourdough in the oven with the light on. Now, I bulk proof my sourdough in my favorite innovation of 2025: the Sourhouse DoughBed. The Sourhouse DoughBed is simple on paper: a glass bowl with a heated mat and a cork lid. But it's actually a life-changing product. I've not made a bad sourdough loaf since getting it, and I don't think I'll ever be able to bake without it now. It's usually recommended that you bulk ferment sourdough at a temperature of about 78°F. As it rarely gets to that temperature in the U.K., I had to proof my dough in the oven with the light on. Unfortunately, that meant the dough often got too hot. This resulted in either overproofed or dried-out dough, which is undesirable. Now, with the DoughBed, that's a thing of the past. The DoughBed keeps my sourdough at about 78°F indefinitely, which is optimal for consistent, even proofing. As you can see, the DoughBed's glass proofing bowl is wide and long, which means it has a large surface area against the heating mat. Naturally, this results in an even and consistent proof. You can even watch the fermentation bubbles form during proofing! But when is proofing finished? Usually, you're supposed to bulk ferment until your dough has doubled in size. Sourhouse provides some 'tattoos' (stickers) you can stick on the side of the DoughBed's glass proofing bowl. These stickers have volume levels so you can easily check when your dough is ready to go. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Although the DoughBed has a very specific use case, it's not restricted to just that. The glass proofing bowl is made of borosilicate glass and is oven-proof up to 550°F. So while you can mix, proof, and bake your sourdough in the same glass bowl, it also doubles up as an emergency baking dish during busy periods. Imagine it's Christmas or Thanksgiving — you need to make one more tray of mac and cheese or casserole, but you don't have any more baking dishes. Ta-da! The DoughBed proofing dish comes in clutch. It's dishwasher safe, too, so the cleanup will be as straightforward as the baking itself. Although if you've been using the 'tattoo' (a sticker), you'll need to take that off before oven baking, as it is definitely not oven-proof. The only downside of the DoughBed is that it's very expensive for what it is. It's basically an ovenproof baking dish, an electric heating mat, and a lid, for $279. You can easily wrangle your own DIY DoughBed with a glass dish, some kind of electric heater (make sure it can go as low as 78°F, though) and a lid. But if you want to get the easiest, most foolproof, simplest method, then the DoughBed is the clear winner. I wouldn't really want to have to figure out how to balance a baking dish on an electric blanket. Come to think of it — wouldn't that be a fire hazard? If I were you, I'd take the easy (and safe) route by using the Sourhouse DoughBed. This marvelous product takes all the headache out of proofing dough — not just sourdough — and is a massive amount cheaper than getting a proofing drawer installed in your oven. Now I've made perfect loaves with the DoughBed, I can't ever go back. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
New York Times
10-07-2025
- Business
- New York Times
His Start-Up May Not Survive Chaotic Rollout of Trump's Tariffs
Erik Fabian figured his new product would have landed in American kitchens by now. The DoughBed, a suitably warm resting place for flour and yeast on its way to becoming a loaf of sourdough bread, would ideally have been generating positive reviews and cash to finance his business. Instead, Mr. Fabian, 49, is waiting for a container ship bearing the first DoughBeds from his factory in China to dock at the Port of Houston, about three months later than expected. He is scrambling to secure credit in the face of a cash crunch. Rather than plotting growth strategies for his start-up, Sourhouse, he is consumed with survival. The reason for his distress is the global trade war championed by President Trump. Months of extraordinary volatility — with tariffs announced, then delayed, then changed — have left Mr. Fabian confused about the basic economics of his business. Like millions of small-business owners dependent on imports, he has grown accustomed to a menu with no palatable options: Pay an expensive tax now, or wait and hope for better while accepting delays. Mr. Fabian had planned to ship his new product from China in early April. At the time, tariffs on Chinese imports reached 145 percent. So he waited until late May, when the tariffs had been reduced to 30 percent. His decision pushed the arrival of the DoughBeds from spring — an excellent time to launch a new kitchen product — into summer, a miserable season to introduce a gadget tied to turning on the oven. He has postponed a marketing push until fall. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
USA Today
04-03-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Our favorite finds at the 2025 Inspired Home Show
The Inspired Home Show is an institution, a showcase where the best kitchen and home goods makers in the world gather to debut the newest and most innovative products and technology for every room in your house, and we love to attend it. Well-known brands like Cusinart are joined by up-and-comers like Sourhouse and Zoku for a three-day deep dive into everything home. We've scoured the show to find the best new products you can buy now to make your life just a little bit better. Read more for our picks of the best kitchen and home goods. Cuisinart 50th Anniversary Edition 14-cup Food Processor Cuisinart revolutionized home cooking with the Cuisinart Food Processor, shown to the U.S. market for the first time at IHS (then called the National Housewares Show) in 1973. Fifty years later, the brand is back to celebrate. Cusinart partnered with Williams-Sonoma on this limited-edition version of the original classic — iconic tinted bowl and all — that was released last year. The 50th anniversary edition may have a fully retro look, including the classic logo and paddle controls, but it's packed with all the features today's cooks want: a generous 14-cup bow, 720W motor, and a set of sharp, capable discs and a blade that can puree, chop, grind and shred with ease. Available now Aeropress GoPlus Campers and travelers seeking to upgrade their morning joe have long turned to Aeropress—a portable, no-plug-required coffee brewing system that delivers a smooth and flavorful coffee with a distinct espresso or French press feel. Of all the portable coffee makers around, we liked the Aeropress Go, a more compact, lightweight version of the original Aeropress, for its ease of use and portability. The new Aeropress GoPlus builds on the same hand-operated pressure technology as the original with a functional upgrade: Instead of a standard travel cup, the GoPlus brews directly into an 18/8 double-wall vacuum-insulated travel tumbler with a magnetic splash-resistant lid, so you and your java are both good to go in a matter of minutes. Available now Doughbed by Sourhouse Credit: Reviewed / Sourhouse The Doughbed, a glass cradle that Sourhouse says helps home cooks efficiently and consistently proof their loaves. Sourhouse from Kitchen Electrics has unveiled its latest innovation for the sourdough obsessed: The Doughbed, a glass cradle that Sourhouse says helps home cooks efficiently and consistently proof their loaves. The Doughbed uses a USB powered warming mat combined with a glass pan topped with a cork lid to create a temperature-controlled space for the first proof of future loaves of sourdough, yeast breads, and more—an innovation anyone who has struggled to get a decent rise when their kitchen doesn't naturally fall within the recommended 72°F to 84°F range can appreciate. We tested Sourhouse's previous innovation, the Goldie sourdough warmer, and while it wasn't a perfect fit for our reviewer, we think the Doughbed has function and looks that frequent bakers will appreciate. Available now for pre-order 3Doodler Chef Candy Pen A 3D pen lets artists and makers write or draw their ideas into existence—with the 3Doodler Candy Chef Candy Pen, aspiring bakers can do the same, bringing cupcake toppers, accents, and more to life by sketching out their wildest ideas and watching them come to life. Made and shown by 3D pen experts and successfully funded Kickstarter project 3Doodler, the Chef Candy pen puts that expertise to work, but using gluten-free 'candy capsules' made from the sugar alternative Isomalt that come in five colors instead of the plastic filament the pens normally take. We think kids, bakers, and chefs of all ages and skill levels will welcome the chance to make their creations that much cooler and more custom. Available in 2025 Magnifique Clay Pot Oven Credit: Reviewed / Magnnifique Magnifique's Clay Pot Oven is a 4-quart slow cooker made with Kaolin clay in the pot, lid, and glaze. People have been baking in clay since prehistoric times, and the reasons we still use clay for cooking are many. Clay retains heat, making it outstanding for slow, even simmers and braises, and it's nonreactive, so it won't add any off flavors to foods like metal surfaces can. That's the idea behind Magnifique's Clay Pot Oven, a 4-quart slow cooker made with Kaolin clay in the pot, lid, and glaze. It uses multidirectional heating to cook food from all sides (including the top) for even slow-cooking, braising, and warming. It's even scratch-resistant and dishwasher safe. Available now Vitesy Shelfy food preserving smart device Food is expensive, and keeping fruits and vegetables fresher longer can have a real effect on the bottom line. Vitesy's Shelfy is a small-scale air purifier designed to remove ethylene and other gases in the air in your fridge to prevent fruits and vegetables from ripening (and spoiling) for as many as 12 additional days. (The Shelfy reduces fridge odors, too.) The USB-C rechargeable Shelfy can last as long as three weeks between charges in eco-mode and has a washable filter so it can keep saving your food—and money—for the long run. Available now Verta Nature-inspired Air Purifier and Self-watering Planter Plant lovers know that greenery in your house can help clean your air, but Verta has taken it to a new level with the Verta Nature-inspired Air Purifier and Self-watering Planter, which combines an air purifier with a self-watering planter for a device that simulates the natural water cycle. A perforated planter offers drainage for plants, and the washable PM 2.5 filters take VOC out of the air. The dehumidifier function also helps power the self-watering function to fully close the loop—you can use the associated Verta app to customize the humidity level that's best for you (and your plants). Available now Zoku Cotton Candy Maker Cotton candy is fun, fluffy, sweet, and found at the ball game or the carnival—until now. Zoku's compact cotton candy maker makes it a snap to create the fairground treat at home. Zoku has long been an editor's favorite for its easy-to-use slushy cup and quick-freeze popsicle maker, and the cotton candy maker looks like it shares that fast, functional, kid-friendly DNA. Preheat the machine for three minutes, add in your sugar—that's it. You're ready to spin up clouds of cotton candy and be the most popular house around. Available now PawsPik Automatic Microchip Feeder Credit: Reviewed / PawsPik The PawsPik automatic feeder puts an end to food stealing by dispensing pre-portioned meals to the right cat or dog using RFID technology. If you live in a multipet household where your furry friends have different dietary needs (or where one of your furry friends is a food thief), you know getting each cat or dog the food they need (and none they don't) can get challenging. The PawsPik automatic feeder puts an end to food stealing by dispensing pre-portioned meals to the right cat or dog using RFID technology. You set the frequency of meals (two to six times a day) and how much kibble is dispensed (from half a cup to 3 cups), and the PawsPik takes it from there, delivering the specified amount to the pet wearing the RFID tag on its collar (and none to any theft-minded buddies). Available now Hestan is best known for its cookware lines, including its commercial-grade stainless-steel pots and pans made in conjunction with legendary French Laundry chef Thomas Keller. This year, Hestan is launching stainless tool sets with spoons, ladles, fish spatulas, pasta forks, whisks, and more. The sets come in five, six, and eight pieces, with an included porcelain bain-marie for the latter two. Made of 18/10 stainless steel, these tools are beautiful and durable enough for commercial use and approachable enough for home cooks, too. Available now
