Hunting for inspired Christmas gifts for bakers? Whether you’re buying for a sourdough-obsessed friend or a beginner who’s just caught the bug, we’ve rounded up the best baking gifts of 2025—from “start-baking-tonight” kits to smart, do-more tools they’ll use every weekend. Expect practical, joy-sparking picks, clear budget guidance, and answers to the most common gifting questions. Perfect for partners, family, and beginner/intermediate home bakers alike.
Editor’s Top Picks
Quick hits: our 3–5 no-brainer gifts with prices*
Sourdough Starter Kit
Everything they need to go from zero to first loaf—fast. Includes active starter, lames & scrapers, jar, and a simple guide.
£30.00 (often on promo). Shop the kit
The Original Sourdough Starter
Our flagship, mild, versatile culture—perfect for refills or purists who want the real sourdough magic.
£15.00. Shop the starter
Bread Lame (with 5 Blades)
Precision scoring for beautiful oven spring and bakery-worthy designs.
£12.00. Shop the lame
Metal Bench Scraper
The pro’s choice for portioning dough, shaping, and a spotless bench.
£6.00. Shop the bench scraper
Starter Gifts (perfect for new bakers)
1) Sourdough Starter Kit (Hero Pick)
If you want the “open this on Christmas morning and bake by Boxing Day” experience, this is the one. The Sourdough Starter Kit bundles an active, ready-to-feed culture with the three most useful tools—bread lame, metal bench scraper, and plastic bowl scraper—plus a reusable jar and a step-by-step guide. It removes the guesswork and sets up any beginner for early wins (and enormous smiles).
2) The Original Sourdough Starter
For bakers who already own a few tools—or refilling a dwindling jar—the Original Starter is mild, versatile, and bakes beautifully across loaves, focaccia, crumpets, and beyond. Shipped in a glass jar with your first refresh included, it’s the simplest way to gift real sourdough flavour. Pro tip: pair it with a lame or bench scraper to complete the starter-pack feel.
Tools They’ll Use Forever
Bread Lame (with 5 Replacement Blades)
Scoring isn’t just decorative—it controls how dough expands in the oven. A well-balanced, easy-grip lame helps bakers achieve that coveted ear and consistent bloom, with cleaner cuts and less drag. Ours includes five replacement blades and a compact form that stores safely between bakes. A small gift with huge “wow” returns in their loaf photos.
Metal Bench Scraper
The bench scraper is a true workhorse: portion dough by weight, tidy floury benches in seconds, and nudge sticky dough into shape without deflating it. The flat edge supports clean, confident movements—especially during pre-shape and final shaping—making it one of the best value upgrades for any baker’s toolkit.
Plastic Bowl Scraper
Don’t underestimate this curved, flexible hero. It coaxes every last gram of dough from mixing bowls, helps with stretch-and-folds, and keeps cleanup blissfully fast. For high-hydration doughs, it’s practically essential—and at just a few pounds, it’s an easy add-on gift or stocking filler.
Gift Bundles & Sets (build-your-own suggestions)
1) Ready-Made Accessory Bundle
Want a simple “add to cart and you’re done” option? Choose the Sourdough Accessory Bundle—it includes a bread lame, stainless-steel bench scraper, and plastic bowl scraper. Pair it with The Original Starter for a complete, under-£40 “start baking now” set.
2) Baker’s First Week (Mix & Match)
- Original Starter + Bench Scraper + digital recipe card (print your own) for an easy, thoughtful bundle.
- Upgrade with a Bread Lame for scoring practice.
- Add the Bowl Scraper for faster folds and spotless bowls.
3) The “Show-Off Crust” Set
- Bread Lame + Bench Scraper (for shaping) + Original Starter.
- Tip: Tuck in a printed scoring guide to inspire designs.
How to Choose (budget bands, skill level)
By Budget
- Stocking fillers (< £10): Plastic Bowl Scraper (£2) or a handwritten recipe card with their favourite loaf.
- £10–£20: Bread Lame (£12) or Original Starter (£15) for instant baking joy.
- £20–£40: Sourdough Starter Kit (around £30) or Accessory Bundle (£20) + a Starter top-up.
By Skill Level
- Beginners: The Sourdough Starter Kit removes uncertainty and equips them with the essentials, so they can focus on learning the feel of dough.
- Improvers: Upgrade their shaping and crust with a Bench Scraper and Bread Lame.
- Purists/Refills: Gift the Original Starter—a lively, reliable culture that plays nicely with most flours and styles.
FAQs
How fast is delivery?
We typically ship Monday–Thursday to ensure your starter arrives swiftly (usually within 48 hours via Royal Mail). Orders containing starters follow this schedule so the culture spends minimal time in transit. Always check the product page for any seasonal cut-offs.
Do I need to do anything when the starter arrives?
Yes—feed the starter as soon as it arrives (your first refresh is included) and then let it rise at room temperature before baking. Full, step-by-step care instructions are included in the parcel and on the product page. However if you are gifting this, you can pop it into the fridge for up to 3 days and gift then.
What if my gift is just tools—no starter?
Tools (like the lame, bench scraper, or bowl scraper) ship via Royal Mail as well. If you order tools together with a starter, they’ll ship on the starter schedule noted above.
