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Bucket of Bread Baking Kit Instructions

Welcome to better baking, simplified.

Whether you’re making your first loaf or your fiftieth, this easy step-by-step guide of the basic Baking Kit Instructions will help you get the most from your Bucket of Bread kit. No fancy equipment, no complicated steps—just real, rustic bread you can feel good about baking.

Baking Kit Instructions shows an outlined image of a bowl and ingredients being poured into it. Mix 1 Big Bag with 1 Little Bag and about 1.5 cups of lukewarm water.
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Baking Kit Instructions shows an outlined image of a stand mixer and a bowl with a spoon in it. The spoon has some lines around the handle indicating movement. Mix the ingredients until there is nothing dry left. You can even use a stand mixer.
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Baking Kit Instructions shows an outlined image of an hour glass with some arrows indicating time. Get the soon to be dough back into the bucket and rest the lid on it (don't reseal it). Let it sit in a room temperature location for about 2-3 hours.
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Baking Kit Instructions shows an outlined image of a hot loaf of bread with lines over the top indicating it's fresh from the oven. If you bake 1 whole bag, use 450F at about 30 mins for a loaf of bread. You're looking for an internal temp of 190F.
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Baking Kit Instructions shows an outlined image of a fridge and a large snowflake. It indicates you can refrigerate the dough. Any left over dough will last in a sealed bucket for about 2 weeks. Your bucket of dough is now a meal prep kit for baking!
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Basic Baking Kit Instructions for All of Our Kits

  1. Combine 1 Big Bag (the flour blends) with 1 little bag (the yeast packet) and about 1.5 cups of lukewarm water (360g at 98-105° F /36-40° C).  The large bucket kits have 2 of each bag.  You can make the whole bucket by doubling the water to 3 cups.
  2. Mix the ingredients until there is nothing dry left. Use a stand mixer or do it by hand.
  3. Either in your own container or in the recyclable bucket, loosely place a lid or cover over the container with your freshly mixed dough. Allow the dough to rise for 2-3 hours or until doubled in size.
  4. Shape and bake the risen dough at 450° F / 232° C for 30 minutes until an internal temperature of 190-200° F / 88-90° C using a parchment paper lined baking sheet.  This will yield about a 1.65 lb loaf of fresh artisanal styled bread.
  5. Refrigerate any dough not used right away in a sealed container (the bucket is great for this) for up to 2 weeks!  Or, just bake it all right away – You get to choose!

Pro Tips for Even Better Results

  • Colder dough is easier to work with but may take longer to bake.
  • Save a tablespoon of the mix before adding water and use that when forming your dough on the countertop to help prevent sticking.
  • Wet your hands before handling dough to prevent sticking.
  • Use a baking stone or preheated Dutch oven for a crispier crust.

  • For softer bread, brush with butter right after baking.

Need More Help Beyond our Baking Kit Instructions?

Have questions or want to see these steps in action? Check out our FAQ, browse our recipes, or contact us directly—we’re always here to help.

Ready to Create Something Delicious?

With just water and time, you’ll have rustic, homemade bread on your table—fast, easy, and full of love.
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