Popular in artisan baking, this Oval Proving Basket from Daily Bake (also known as Banneton or Proofing Baskets) allows you to prove and imprint the baskets rustic traditional design onto artisan breads.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS:
Before first use, handwash the basket with a brush and warm water. After washing, place the basket in the oven to dry for 20 minutes (120-130°C). Then place on a drying rack at room temperature to completely dry. When dry, spray your new Proving Basket lightly with cooking oil and dust with flour. Gently tap the back of the basket with your hand to remove any excess flour.
Before each use, the Proving Basket should be firmly tapped to remove any excess flour or left over fragments remaining in the basket. If required, spray the Proving Basket lightly with cooking oil and dust with flour.
Brush the basket every 3-4 weeks with a dry brush.
Every 6 months, or more often if required, handwash the basket with a brush and warm water. After washing, place the basket in the oven to dry for 20 minutes (120-130°C). Then place on a rack at room temperature to completely dry. After thorough drying, spray with cooking oil and dust with flour.
When storing, place the Proving Basket on an airy surface to dry out, do not pile baskets up when damp. Do not store in plastic bags, allow basket to breath.
