Bread Proving Basket, Linen Lined - 500 Gram Round : 4 results priced between £5.00 and £25.00

Description Bannetons, brotforms or proving baskets are used to support the dough while it rises (proves) to give it improved structure and crust pattern, just before it goes into the oven to bake. These wicker bannetons, made to our specification, come complete with an attractive, removable and hand-washable, linen liner. They need only to be dusted in flour (rye is best) to prevent the dough from sticking. Between use, they should be stacked in a clean and dry place. Find out more about choosing...

These cane banneton or proving baskets are perfect for the keen baker. The ridges in the basket become imprinted in the dough as it rises, giving your bread your bread a traditional artisan look. They can also be used as a decorative way to store your bread or rolls once they've been baked.

Bannetons are widely used by professional bakers because they guarantee consistent shape and texture, and being made of 100% natural wood fibre, they provide the perfect conditions for proving dough prior to baking. This is because the basket gently shapes the dough as it proves, absorbing moisture from the surface which encourages the formation of a healthy crust during baking. The natural fibres of the basket retain the warmth created by the fermentation process which is vital for an even proving...

Description Bannetons or proving baskets are used to support the dough while it rises and just before it goes into the oven to bake it is tipped out and usually scored using a tool called a grignette (a handled lame or blade) to control how the finished bread looks as it expands in the oven. Please note that the 500g Round Cane Bannetons are currently out of stock, with more expected late May / early June. We do have the 500g Oval shaped in stock, but if your'e looking for the round shape, as an...