Dough cloth, 45 x 36 cm

Dough cloth, 45 x 36 cm

For larger breads, proofing baskets are ideal for piece proofing, but when it comes to small rolls or bread that should not have the typical pattern, a dough cloth is the best choice. The dough cloth is breathable and retains its shape, so the rolls or baguettes proof evenly without sticking to each other or to the cloth. As canvas has an antibacterial effect, it can be shaken out well afterwards and only washed from time to time. For fine rolls and baguettes, the dough must be made first. Prepare it according to the recipe and leave it to proof in a lightly oiled bowl. After the proofing time specified in the recipe, place the dough on a floured work surface, divide it into smaller pieces if necessary and shape it. Prepare the dough sheet according to the shape of the bread. For baguettes or small rolls, you can lay the cloth flat and place the first rolls or a baguette dough piece on it. Now form a fold next to the dough pieces and place the next rolls on the other side of the fold. In this way, all the formed baguettes, rolls and loaves can be separated with the folds and left to rest next to each other to proof. For particularly soft doughs, flour the cloth a little beforehand. Once the dough pieces have finished proofing, they are placed on a baking tray or in a suitable tin. The cloth can simply be shaken out a little; if some dough sticks to it, it can also be washed without any problems. The cotton pastry cloth has an antibacterial effect, is breathable, absorbs excess moisture well and then dries again quickly. Cotton canvas is also a very robust material, so you can proof countless fine loaves, rolls and baguettes in it.