Silicone Baking Mat
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$14.95
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Product Info
Silicone Baking Mat with Long Handles – Reusable Dutch Oven Sling
Say goodbye to wasted baking paper. Meet our Silicone Baking Mat — a durable, reusable, non-stick baking sling designed to make sourdough baking easier, safer, and more consistent.
Ditch the hassle of parchment paper and embrace the ease of a high-heat silicone mat that supports your dough from proof to bake. It provides a reliable non-stick surface and helps prevent sticking, tearing, and messy transfers.
The best part? Sturdy, extra-long handles let you confidently lower your dough into a hot Dutch oven without awkward manoeuvres (or burnt hands). It’s the simple upgrade that makes a big difference — whether you’re brand new to sourdough or baking every week.
Key Features
- Reusable alternative to baking paper: Less waste, less fuss, more bakes.
- Non-stick silicone surface: Helps prevent sticking and makes cleanup easy.
- Long, sturdy handles: Safely lift and lower dough into a hot Dutch oven.
- Great for sourdough & more: Useful for breads, rolls, and general baking.
- Designed for convenience: Simple to wash, dry, and store between bakes.
How to Use
- Place dough on the mat after shaping (or after tipping from your banneton).
- Score as usual, then use the handles to lower the dough into the pre-heated Dutch oven.
- Bake as normal, then lift the loaf out safely using the handles.
Dimensions
- Round: 56 cm x 21 cm
- Oval: 58 cm x 18 cm
Why Choose The Fermentation Station?
With over 20 years of baking and fermentation experience, we only stock tools that genuinely make baking easier — practical, durable, and chosen to help you get better results at home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this mat suitable for Dutch ovens?
Yes — it’s designed specifically to help you transfer dough safely into hot Dutch ovens using the long handles.
Can I replace baking paper completely?
For most Dutch oven sourdough bakes, yes. It’s a reusable alternative that reduces waste and makes transfers easier.
How do I clean it?
Wash with warm soapy water, rinse, and air dry. Make sure it’s fully dry before storing.
Will it fit my Dutch oven?
It suits most common round and oval Dutch ovens. If your pot is unusually small, compare the mat width to your pot’s internal diameter before ordering.
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Let customers speak for us
Newbie kombucha maker
Great place to buy your starters from. Fast delivery and easy to read instructions
Ms Michelle Grant
The Fermentation Station
Newbie
I’m new to this but it seems to be working as my scoby now has a baby! I’m excited as I really want this to work and feel it will become a little hobby with health benefits that I can pass on to friends and family.
Ms Michelle Grant
Jun Scoby
I received exactly what I ordered
I received exactly what I ordered. My grains arrived in a good condition and ready to use even though the post was delayed. Thank you
deborah Grant
Milk Kefir Grains
Hands up for local family businesses🌟
Hands up for local family businesses🌟
I chose this one after browsing many different websites, mainly because they provide a microbial testing certificate — which really helped me understand and evaluate the product before buying.
It was my first time to culture kefir at home. I received two larger kefir grains along with several smaller ones. It felt like the actual weight was more than 5 grams.
I’ve now been culturing them for about two weeks, and it’s been a fascinating experience. Their appearance changes from day to day, and the flavor and aroma keep evolving as well.
In the early stage, the kefir was quite alcoholic — I only tried a small amount and immediately felt slightly tipsy. After that, I experimented a bit to help rebalance the yeast and lactic acid bacteria. Now the acidity has started to come back.
I’m not sure what the “perfect” stage will eventually taste like, but I already know it’s completely different from store-bought kefir. Commercial products feel much more processed, while feeding and growing your own kefir gives you something far more alive and dynamic.
Anonymous
Milk Kefir Grains
A great healthy looking and working well Scoby
A great healthy looking and working well Scoby.Nearly ready to use.
Great service and quick to arrive.
Thank you
Jacqui
Kombucha Scoby
Quick delivery and the grains are producing lovely creamy kefir
Quick delivery and the grains are producing lovely creamy kefir, l have tried other brands but they are not as good as these
Mandy Bond
Milk Kefir Grains
Improved my digestion and my sleep
This was my first time growing water kefir.
ChatGPT recommended this supplier, and after the grains arrived, everything went very smoothly. The culturing process was easy and straightforward, even for a beginner.
I drink the water kefir every evening after dinner, and I’ve noticed that my digestion has improved and my sleep has become longer and better. I’m very happy with the results.
Because of this good experience, I’ve already placed a second order to buy some for my friends.
Anonymous
Water Kefir Grains
Love this excellent and amazing online store!
Love this online store. It has everything one needs for fermentation. But the best part of this store for me is it's sourdough starter kit. It arrived beautifully packaged and boxed. Would make a wonderful gift. But I had bought it for myself to use and I am super happy with it. It's so beautiful and easy to use. I chose the San Francisco starter but I had bought the Paris last year and they are both doing well. I had purchased from other places before. And the starter never survived after 3 months. The Paris one is now over a year old and it looks like the San Francisco will too. There is nothing better than making and baking your own sourdough. The fragrance of fresh bread. The crust, the chew, the freshness....i I could literally go on. It's divinely delicious. That wonderful non bloating feeling too. I feel so healthy. Thank you so much for having a great business online. I couldn't recommend it enough. Your store and excellent communication was a joy to deal with it. I wish your business all the success. The affordability and quality is amazing. Thanks!!
Kate T
The Fermentation Station
I had purchased this a year ago and it's still alive
I had purchased this a year ago and it's still alive. I highly recommend this business. Everything is excellent. Fast delivery too. Many thanks!!
Anonymous
Sourdough Starter - 106+ Year Old French Origin
Seeking advice to get the perfect thick consistency
I’m on my second pack of these grains and would appreciate some expert advice. I've tried using both full cream milk and raw milk from an organic shop. My first batch turned to whey and curd very quickly (24 hours). With this second batch, I used about 300ml of milk for the 6g of grains.
I always strain the grains out and store the finished kefir in an airtight jar in the fridge. However, after a few days, it separated, tasted sweet initially, and has now become bitter and unpleasant.
I have two specific questions for the seller:
1. How do I stop the kefir from turning bitter and separating so quickly in the fridge? I am aiming for that thick, tangy consistency similar to the one sold at Coles.
2. How do I clearly recognize the grains to separate them for the next batch? Sometimes it's hard to tell what is a grain and what is just a thick curd.
Thank you so much for your help and for providing such active grains!
Matthew Millen
Milk Kefir Grains
Love it
Takes a little to get used to the
Love it
Takes a little to get used to the ambient temp but a couple of trails and bang beautiful healthy sour dough
Thanks guys
Anonymous
Wooden Bread Lame
Rrally happy with my purchase of the kefir gains
Rrally happy with my purchase of the kefir gains. They were delivered fresh and active. I have been fermenting kefir and am so impressed with the result. The kefir was sour and acidic and after I left it in the fridge for a couple of days it became more acidic and crisp. Really impressed.
Mary Miro
Milk Kefir Grains
Great customer service!
I am new to baking and live starters. I am not sure if this starter constitues as a good starter. However, I was able to bake bread and on my 4th attempt the bread came out very well. I had some issues earlier because the starter did not look 'alive' like they do on socialmedia. I addressed this with the company and they were so sweet and responsive, they helped me immediately and we got there in the end. I am so impressed with the communication by the team and the help they have provided. I will also order the French starter from them in the near future!
Subodh Chhetri
Sourdough Starter - 130+ Year Old San Franciscan Origin
Great product
Arrived perfectly. 3rd or so batch made and its bubbly and perfect
Renee
Milk Kefir Grains