Oval proofing basket, 23.5 x 12 cm

Oval proofing basket, 23.5 x 12 cm

This oval basket ensures even piece proofing and gives your breads a beautiful, stable shape with a finely flaked crust. What is it suitable for? For dough pieces made from yeast or sourdough, which need to retain their shape during piece proofing and have a fine surface pattern. The proofing basket is a handy size for small loaves. How is it used? First remove any flour or dough residue and dust the basket generously with flour or baker's starch; baker's starch gives the surface a fine sheen when coated with water. Shape the dough piece and place it with the end facing upwards. Cover it with dough plastic and leave it to rise at room temperature. Then turn the dough out onto baking paper, a preheated bread baking stone or into a hot cast iron pan; the basket is always removed before baking and must never be baked. Bake according to the recipe. After baking, dry the basket in a cooled oven (max. 140 °C). Tap out excess flour and remove any dough residue with a stiff brush. Do not use running water or a dishwasher.