Bread Story Oval Banneton Bread Proofing Basket – 12x5.5" Oval Sourdough Proofing Basket with Cloth Liner – Handmade Natural Cane Brotform Bowl for Rising, Baking & Artisan Loaves

This basket was more expensive than the others, but it was the size I wanted. The sourdough dough stuck to the cane, even though I loaded it with flour. I tried twice, and it was a disaster each time. Then I decided to use the linen liner (heavily floured) and that was a big improvement. The dough releases very nicely.

Nice proofing basket. Sturdily made....very fresh and new...feels nice and firm. I have only used it once and it was fine. And the cloth liner fits it nicely..not to small or to big..but just right. Size is perfect also. Did not give 5 stars because I have only used it once...in time it may prove to be a 5 star...looks promising.

Fast shipping. Link to book arrived quickly as well. Basket is exactly as described. Would buy from this seller again!

Very happy with my purchase. Looking forward to making future purchases on more so that I can bake more loaves of bread. The basket is of high quality. The instructions are spot on. As noted, I will be purchasing additional baskets.

I've proofed sourdough in the past without a basket. Dough comes out easily, makes a nice design and works well. Seems sturdy so far.

It is smaller than I had expected... smaller than ideal for large Italian loaves but perfect for artisans. The loaf is more efficient to cut and easier to store than rounds using this shape. Perfect for 3-cup flour no-knead recipe.

I love this new banner on. It is well built and the liner is heavy duty. I have had many others, but this one is truly a well built and stitched craft!

Well made, light weight. Works as expected. Just be sure to air-dry and store it dry so it doesn’t get moldy. I love mine!

I use this Basket all the time now, it ideal for our family of 6 all at home for the lockdown. I make a sourdough loaf every workday, and keep my grown kids in toast and sandwiches until meal team. The recipes I follow uses 680 grams of white flour, 120 grams of wholemeal flour, 14 grams of salt, 220grams of sourdough starter and 450 grams of tepid water. Perfect every time. Method1) I mix the 2 flours and salt together dry into my electric mixer bowl,.2) Then separately add the sourdough starter and water into a 2nd mixing bowl and whisk to a froth.3) Start the mixer on low speed, and slowly add the liquid. After a minute or two it will all come together and leave the sides of the mixer bowl clean. Stop the Mixer at this point.4) Remove bowl from mixer and do 4 fold or more folds every 15 min - Repeat 5 times, Sprinkle a little white flour over the Dough if its a bit wet. After an 1hr 15 mins, Turn out onto a floured worktop, stretch and tear 4 sides, then roll back to a ball, leave for 20 -30 mins the stretch out and place in well floured basket.I make mine in around lunchtime, then place the basket, covered in lightly oiled cling film, in the fridge until 9pm. At 9-10pm it comes out the fridge and it rises over night, I cook it around 6-7am ready for breakfast. It takes 30 mins at 215 ℃, I place a tray of water in the base of the oven to get a nice crust, and I slash to top with a knife just before it goes in, make deep cuts as they just self heal.It's easy.

Apparently there was a stocking/storage issue and the business owners have purged their stock of these rectangular bannetons. The customer service I received from the Bread Story was phenomenal and they do really care about their customers. If you get a product from them, and if you have an issue with it, reach out to their team to resolve it. I'm sure they'll come up with a way compensate for the problem. They sent me a few other bannetons to replace the bad batch of rectangle ones I received.== ORIGINAL REVIEW ==- Covered in tiny bugs! Terrible.- 1 star- Don't buy this. The banneton was covered in tiny light brown bugs. There were dozens of them hiding in the gaps and some just hanging about in the open. I found most of them under the liner, and immediately sealed it up and returned it in the same day. Don't waste your time or money.

Great proofing basket and the liner is well made. Works really well.

Quick delivery-great quality product

I'd never heard of a banneton before I started baking. Is it an absolute necessity, no, but it makes it easy to form into the loaf shape I want for a second rise before I place in my hot bread baker.It comes with good instructions and is a nice addition to my pandemic kitchen.Would recommend if you're an avid bread maker and want to make this shape of loaf.