Mother's Day Gift Guide for the Sourdough Geek in Your Life

guides May 03, 2024

Do you have a sourdough-obsessed mom in your life? Us, too!

This is the perfect time to surprise her with a thoughtful gift to encourage the hobby she loves, instead of another bouquet of flowers that wilt before the week is through!

Here are our top 10 sourdough-inspired gifts to give this Mother’s Day! Plus, we added a bonus list of 10 products we love that are ON SALE RIGHT NOW. 

Our Top 10 for Your Sourdough-Loving Mom

Mother’s Day is a good opportunity to spoil the mom in your life. These recommendations are a bit of a splurge, but hey, mom’s worth it right?!

  1. Zwilling Bread Knife
    Upgrade her dull, decades-old knife for a shiny, new, professional one that is sure to last a lifetime and will cut through that sourdough crust like butter.


  2. The Challenger Bread Pan
    Spoil mom with this one! This pan forms a tight seal, trapping the perfect amount of steam you need for bread with crackling crust, open scores, and volume in every bake.


  3. Lodge 2-in-1 Cast Iron Combo Cooker
    If the Challenger Bread Pan is just out of your price point, not to worry. This 2-in-1 is a true workhorse in the kitchen, and worth every penny. Mom will be able to bake smaller loaves with ease in this cooker.


  4. Aprons that are Trendy and Functional
    Who likes to look cute when they’re baking? Moms, that’s who! Grab mom a stylish, trendy yet functional apron. While you’re at it, grab one for yourself and help her mix some dough.


  5. Brod + Taylor Sourdough Home
    If your mom has either named her starter, or talked to you about the temperature of her home and how she’s worried about how it will affect her starter…this is the gift to give.


  6. The Thermopen from King Arthur
    Something mom would never get for herself, this instant-read thermometer registers internal temperatures of your baked goods in just 1 second with accuracy to ± 0.5°F! King Arthur has put together a list of Mother’s Day Faves to choose from here.


  7. Reusable (and very cute) Proofing Covers
    Can you just use a shower cap? Sure! But, where’s the fun in that? Get mom something she wouldn’t normally get for herself - cute, sustainable, reusable proofing covers.


  8. The Best Dutch Oven Bread Sling
    No mom wants burnt fingertips on Mother’s Day. Grab a bread sling or two for her and prevent an injury. If you need a more economical choice, these are great, too!


  9. A Zassenhaus Bread Slicer
    Featuring an ultra sharp stainless steel blade with a special serrated edge made in Germany. Mom will love the suction cups on the bottom which secure the slicer while using.


  10. Chef James’ Personal Sourdough Starter
    Okay, shameless plug! This starter has made over 30,000 loaves and will help mom bake the best bread of her life - surprise her with a guaranteed-to-deliver starter this year.

Bonus time! Our top 10 sourdough-mom gifts… that are on sale right now!

  1. 40% off Staub Cast Iron Dutch Oven
    Rooted in French culinary heritage, STAUB cookware is beloved by home cooks for its exquisite craftsmanship, exceptional performance, and timeless beauty. Mom will love the versatility of this one.


  2. $100 off The KitchenAid 7 Quart Stand Mixer or the 4.5 Quart
    The tried-and-true, best-of-the-best mixer for home chefs and bakers alike! Opt for the larger size if mom often cooks or bakes for many or the smaller size if she’s more of a loaf-by-loaf gal.


  3. 10% off the Goldie from Sourhouse
    If you’ve noticed your mom has mason jars and weck jars and glass jars scattered throughout her kitchen…it’s time to give her a massive step up. This sourdough starter home is absolutely stunning and something she’ll not only love the functionality of, but also be happy to display on her counter!


  4. Free Accessory Bundle (worth $250) with Simply Bread Oven Purchase
    If you know the mom in your life is ready to take her baking to the next level, and has the space for a semi-professional oven, this is the one! Simply Bread Ovens are just simply the best in the space. This would be a WOW gift for mom!


  5. 10% Off Sunmix Mixers
    Another one for the mom that is ready to bake for bigger crowds. Made in Italy, this countertop professional spiral mixer has a rotating bowl and touch screen with infinite speed combinations and ability to store up to 10 recipes. Use GEEKS10 at checkout.


  6. 10% Off the Special Someone Gift Box from Janie’s Mill
    At just $33 this is a great gift for the mom that is really starting to get obsessed with baking – it has a sample of 4 different flours, a stainless steel whisk and bowl scraper included! Use promo code GEEKS10 for 10% off any first purchase.


  7. 15% Off WireMonkey Lames
    Veteran and American Owned, these lames are handmade and will last a lifetime. They are the original creators of the “UFO Lame” and are free from plastics and harsh chemicals. Use code GEEKS15 for 15% off any purchase.


  8. 50% off Silicone Oven Mitt Set
    If your mom’s oven mitts look anything like ours, it’s time to ditch the threadbare, holey ones for a new modern set. These are pretty and easy to clean as a bonus!


  9. 70% Off “Sorry I Can’t, I Have to Feed My Starter” Sweatshirt
    Do we need to say anything else? Mom will LOVE this one and get a laugh out of it, too!


  10. 20% Off an Annual Membership to Sourdough Geeks
    AH another shameless plug! You’ll save your mom 20% when you opt for the annual membership to Sourdough Geeks. She’ll get access to Chef James, a private community, exclusive recipes and content, plus perks and discounts to partners!

What would you add?

Let us know what you would add to this list in the comments below! It never hurts to have more ideas when it comes to gifts for the person who normally has it all.