# Sourdough Sidekick Owner Review: My First Starter Worked First Try

> King Arthur Baking's Sourdough Sidekick feeds a sourdough starter automatically. Owner review: 5/5, worked the first time.

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- Author: Mike Moore (https://webofmike.com/about/)
- Published: 2026-11-03
- Last modified: 2026-11-03
- Tags: AI Life
- Cite as: Mike Moore, "Sourdough Sidekick Owner Review: My First Starter Worked First Try", Web of Mike (webofmike.com), 2026-11-03. https://webofmike.com/ai-life/kitchen/baking/sourdough-sidekick-owner-review/


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The Sourdough Sidekick is a countertop machine from King Arthur Baking, built with GE Appliances' FirstBuild. It keeps a starter alive by feeding it flour and water on a schedule.

{{< owner sourdough-sidekick >}}Epic. 5/5. I had never made a sourdough starter before, and it worked on the first try.{{< /owner >}}

## What it does

- Feeds the starter automatically with flour and water.
- Auto, Ratio and Custom modes.
- Auto Mode can plan feedings up to 7 days ahead.
- Cuts down on discard.
- App alerts when it needs you.

Source: [King Arthur Baking](https://shop.kingarthurbaking.com/items/sourdough-sidekick).

## Who it's for

People who want sourdough without the daily feeding routine, and first-timers like me.

More guides on the [Baking hub](/ai-life/kitchen/baking/).