Bread proofing basket

For perfectly-round bread toasted on the outside and pillowy on the inside, you may want to get your hands on your own bread proofing basket. But you may ask, what is a bread proofing basket and why do you need one? Be sure to check out this week's blog for the answers!

Bannetons are the best proofing baskets for bread, they help your bread rise beautifully and evenly. Learn more about them here!

Proofing your dough is an important process in bread baking. But what if you don't have a proofing basket? Are there alternatives?

We made two types of sourdough bread to see which proofing baskets shaped dough the best, absorbed the most moisture, fit easily in your fridge, and were easy to clean.

Banneton care - how to prep, use, maintain and store sourdough banneton baskets for the best resulting sourdough. Make banneton last longer.

A long time ago I wrote a post about the difference between proofing in a basket and proofing in a tin. Since then I have received lots of questions

Read why this pro baker likes using bannetons that are made of wood pulp rather than rattan.

If you want your dough to achieve the perfect rise and maintain its shape, here's everything that you need to know about proofing baskets and their benefits.

Breadmaking has been around for centuries, proving itself to be one of the oldest forms of making sustenance there is. Homemakers didn’t always have the luxury of having a banneton at their disposal, but the ones with access to one of these bread-shaping baskets have always been ever-so-grateful. If you’re ready to use your banneton … The Rundown on How to Use & Care Your Banneton Read More »

Many bakers feel frustrated when their bread loaves droop or deflate. Here's how a proofing basket can help to prevent that from happening to your bread.