top of page

Crustello: Smart AI Dough & Sourdough Tracker

Crustello is the smart dough bowl for bread, pizza & sourdough. Track rise, temp & humidity with AI for perfect fermentation every time

ree

From the Racetrack to the Kitchen: Meet Crustello by RaceBox

If you are a car enthusiast, the name RaceBox might sound familiar. They are the company behind high-precision telemetry devices used to track drag times and lap performance. But for their latest project, they have traded the asphalt for the countertop. Meet Crustello, a smart AI dough tracker designed to help bakers achieve the perfect rise every single time.


Project Overview

Name and Creator: Crustello: Smart AI Dough & Sourdough Tracker by RaceBox.

What It Is: Crustello is a smart proofing system for bread, pizza, and sourdough. It consists of a specially designed bowl and a removable "Smart AI Sensor" that sits inside the lid. Unlike standard kitchen thermometers that only measure heat, Crustello tracks the three critical pillars of fermentation: Temperature, Humidity, and Rise. It eliminates the guesswork of "doubling in size," giving you precise data on exactly when your dough is ready to bake.


Key Features

  • Rise Tracking: This is the headline feature. The sensor uses lasers (LiDAR-like technology) to measure the distance to the dough surface, calculating the exact percentage of rise in real-time. You can set it to alert you when the dough has increased by 50%, 75%, or 100%.

  • The Smart Sensor: The device monitors the internal environment of the bowl, tracking temperature and humidity fluctuations that can ruin a sourdough starter or pizza dough.

  • AI Integration: The companion app uses AI to learn from your specific environment. Over time, it predicts how long your dough will take to prove based on current conditions, helping you plan your bake schedule.

  • Durability: The bowl itself is made from high-quality, food-safe materials and is dishwasher safe (once the sensor is removed).

  • No Subscriptions: RaceBox has confirmed that all smart features are included with the device, with no monthly fees required to use the app.


Rewards

  • Pledge Levels:

    • Super Early Bird ($139): Includes one Crustello Proofing Bowl and one Smart AI Sensor. This is a significant discount off the planned $199 MSRP.

    • Early Bird ($149): The standard discounted tier once the super early bird spots are gone.

    • Duo Bundle ($249): For the serious baker who runs multiple batches at once, this tier includes two bowls and two sensors.

  • Delivery: The estimated delivery date for backers is March 2026.


Concept

The concept is simple: applying telemetry precision to baking. In racing, performance is about data, not feelings. RaceBox believes baking should be the same. Sourdough enthusiasts often rely on vague instructions like "leave until doubled in size," which is subjective and hard to judge in a round bowl. Crustello digitizes this process, giving bakers the same level of data analysis for their loaf that a race car driver gets for their lap.


Inspiration

The pivot from automotive racing to baking seems wild, but it makes sense when you look at the technology. RaceBox specializes in sensors, GPS, and accelerometers. During the pandemic (when many people took up baking), the engineers likely realized that the same sensor technology used to measure vehicle distance and speed could be miniaturized to measure yeast activity. It is a classic case of engineering expertise finding a new, delicious problem to solve.





 
 
bottom of page