Wood Pulp Proofing Baskets for High Hydration Bread Dough in Round and Oval Shapes Made in Germany
A wood pulp bread proofing basket supports your loaf during fermentation and helps release wet, high hydration dough when it is ready to turn out. The spruce pulp wicks moisture from the dough surface, helping develop a consistent crust.
Made in Germany from 100% spruce pulp, these bannetons have thick walls that help maintain a consistent dough temperature. Round and oval styles accommodate different loaf shapes, with spiral, smooth or weave finishes depending on the selected style. Natural differences in color, appearance and pulp texture make each basket distinctive without affecting its performance.
Features
- Spruce pulp construction wicks moisture from the dough surface.
- Easy release supports working with wet and high hydration doughs.
- Thick walls help maintain a consistent temperature during fermentation.
- Round and oval shapes suit different loaf forms.
- Spiral, smooth and weave finishes are specific to individual styles.
Specifications
- Product type: Bread proofing basket
- Material: 100% spruce pulp
- Country of manufacture: Germany
- Oval - Spiral (SM): Ideal loaf size: 500–750 g; top opening: 9 × 4.5 inches
- Round - Spiral (MD): Ideal loaf size: 650–900 g; top opening diameter: 7.25 inches
- Round - Smooth (MD): Ideal loaf size: 650–900 g; top opening diameter: 7.25 inches
- Oval - Spiral (MD): Ideal loaf size: 700–1,000 g; top opening: 9.25 × 5.75 inches
- Oval - Smooth (MD): Ideal loaf size: 700–1,000 g; top opening: 9.25 × 5.75 inches
- Oval - Spiral (LG): Ideal loaf size: 700–1,000 g; top opening: 11 × 5 inches
- Round - Weave (LG): Ideal loaf size: 1,000–1,400 g; top opening diameter: 8.5 inches
- Natural variation: Color, appearance and pulp consistency vary between baskets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use this proofing basket for high hydration sourdough?
Yes. This wood pulp proofing basket is suitable for wet, high hydration bread dough, including sourdough. Its moisture-wicking surface helps the dough release when turned out.
Which basket should I choose for my loaf size?
Choose the proofing basket by both loaf weight and shape. The small oval spiral suits 500–750 g loaves, medium round styles suit 650–900 g, medium oval styles and the large oval spiral suit 700–1,000 g, and the large round weave suits 1,000–1,400 g.
Do all round and oval baskets have the same finish?
No. The round proofing baskets come in medium spiral, medium smooth and large weave styles. The oval baskets come in small spiral, medium spiral, medium smooth and large spiral styles.
Will natural color differences affect the basket's performance?
No. Natural differences in the wood pulp and pigments can change the basket's color, appearance and texture without affecting its proofing performance.