8-inch Round Banneton Proofing Basket

I'd give it 4.5 Stars if I could. Solid construction, but it did come with some rough spots. I went through with tweezers to pull out any bits sticking out. Also had a funky smell at first. The smell disappeared after I wiped it down with a moist cloth.To prep, I misted with a squirt bottle and floured heavily. Then I let it dry, flipped it over, and lightly tapped out the extra. First use had no sticking at all. Very nice pattern on loaf after proofing in these.

These proofing baskets work well and seem durable. Satisfied. I've got good bread coming out of them. After a number of uses they are well seasoned. I don't use a linen liner- don't see the need for that.

I'm still learning how to make breads from sticky doughs using this baskets. My breads come out perfectly done, with lovely crust and the shape of the basket. But I have had trouble getting a sticky honey containing dough to release. Regular, well floured doughs release well from the dusted basket. Clean up by water soaking and sponging restores the basket for the next use. Durability is just fine.

I'm new to making artisan bread. When I purchased this, I really didn't understand it's use, but I wanted to learn. I'm so happy I chose this brand and thrilled that it was available on Amazon Prime.The design is really pretty cool! These are very easy to use, and gives your bread a more professional look. When your guests ask you where you bought the bread, it gives you great pleasure to inform them that you made it!They appear to be well made, and I imagine they will age beautifully. I highly recommend this bowl.

Great for proofing in the PNW and my loaves have been wonderful ever since I bought this. Definitely dust with the appropriate amount of flour to keep from sticking.

Nice bread baking tool for a beginner. I did spray with olive oil, then sprinkled with flour so there was a more distinct design. Used soft plastic brush, as instructed, and it cleaned up beautifully. Thank you for fast shipping, a quality product at a reasonable price.

First time using this type of product. It is well made and performs as expected. Thank you.

I read to dust it with lots of flour. (Not wheat flours.) So I used rice flour. Lots of it. But not enough the first time. So added more the next time. It just gets better and better with use. I'll admit, the first time when the dough did not release quickly, it was disappointing to my ego. But it did not ruin the bread. So, if you struggle the first few times, don't give up. Just add more dusting flour the next time. I've got it dusted well enough now that all I have to do it this: After final proofing, dust counter with rice flour. Dump loaf from basket onto counter. Scoop hands under loaf and transfer to hot baker. Rice flour remaining on counter: use hands or dough scraper/cutter and transfer to basket. Using fingers, run gentle circles around the basket to settle the "dust". Most of the time that is all the more dusting flour I need to add to the basket at a time. But, those first few times needed lots of dusting flour added. I'm very happy with this and have ordered other shapes and sizes.