Customer Reviews
I have always failed at keeping a starter but Goldie has been a game changer for me! I have the most beautiful strong starter and it’s actually fun instead of a chore to take care for my next bake!
I had a feeling this gadget would be good .. but I didn’t think THIS good lol I finally broke down and ordered it after my hubby cooked my starter for the second time as I had it warming under the oven light. This little Goldie is a WONDER! I never have to worry about my starter now and it’s never doubled in since so fast! It’ truly does create the perfect conditions for starter with almost zero effort! And it looks so pretty sitting in my kitchen too! It is a little pricy yes but if you are making sourdough on the regular it’s worth EVERY penny! Couldn’t be happier! Thank ya’ll so much for such an great product! also very pleased with the high quality… the glass is really pretty in person!
I hesitated for a long time concerning the price of the Goldie and futzed around with heating pads and towels for too long. Finally I decided to take the plunge and invest in my bread making and ordered this nifty little device.
It was expertly packed and arrived in good time. When assembled it is quite elegant: part lab equipment, part flower bell jar. We were amused just looking at it.
I plugged it in and took a run at doubling my starter and was so pleased with the results. This unit really delivers! The heating pad hardly feels warm to the touch but the starter thinks it's being turbo charged and rose accordingly.
It deserves its' five stars. Worth every penny.
I reviewed how to use Goldie over and over and honestly I don't feel a difference with goldie. I had my starter in there and it didn't grow any larger at all, in addition I felt goldie and the machine felt pretty cool to the touch. Pretty disappointed for the money.
Hi Denise...well we never like hearing we didn't meet your expections. If you would like help troubleshooting please send us an email at support@sourhouse.co.
We also have a number of helpful tips in our FAQ section.
A 3 common things to consider:
1) be sure the auto-warming switch in the rear is on. (Sometimes people miss it.)
2) Goldie will not nessiarily make your starter increase it volume if you have a generally active starter. Regular feedings will do that. The warmth Gold provides will tend to make it ferment faster and more consisently than normal room temp, allowing you to feed it more often if you like and to better plan your bake day.
3) Goldie is usually cool to touch when it is working because it target the 75-82F temp range which is below our normal body temp.
I love my GOLDIE… This is the second one I’ve purchased because I have started a Sourdough Baking business. This has helped immensely, and my starter is always perfect!