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Banneton

/ˈbæn.ɪ.tɒn/

A proofing basket that gives bread its shape and texture.

Banneton: dough proofing in a rattan banneton basket
The coiled basket that supports the dough during its final rise.

A basket used for proofing shaped bread dough, traditionally made from cane or rattan. The basket provides structure and support during the final rise and creates distinctive circular ridges on the loaf's surface.

By Henry Hunter · Updated

Henry's notes from the bench

  • Dust it heavily with rice flour, not regular flour. Rice flour doesn't absorb moisture, so your dough won't stick.

Common mistakes

  • Not flouring the basket enough, causing the dough to stick.

Watch it at the bench

My Foolproof Sourdough Loaf, Start to Finish
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Henry's Foolproof Sourdough Recipe--Start to Finish
Preparing my sourdough loaf for the oven
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