You Can Dough It!: How To Use a Proofing Basket
Whether you’re a professional baker or a home baker, the proofing basket makes the perfect baking buddy for your everyday baking needs. Supporting your dough as it rises while giving it that rustic, artisan finish, the proofing basket can really dough it all!
Prep your proofing basket and enjoy freshly-baked, artisanal bread right in the comforts of your home.
Condition your basket.
If you’re using your basket for the first time, lightly mist it with water until damp then give it a good dusting with flour. While wheat flour should work just fine, most seasoned bakers prefer to use rice flour.
Tap to remove the excess and let it dry completely for at least an hour before proofing your dough. Conditioning your basket helps keep your dough from sticking and helps create the perfect dough at the right moisture level.
Dust your basket with flour before every use.
Take a generous heaping of flour into your basket before putting your dough. Move the bowl around to make sure the flour covers every nook and cranny of your basket.
The coating of flour will keep your dough from sticking to the basket as it proofs.
Line it or leave it as is?
Proofing baskets can be lined with linen cloth for a smooth finish or left as is to create ring patterns on your dough.
If you choose to use a liner, place it over the basket and dust it with flour. Take your dough and put it in the basket for proofing. Lining your basket gives your dough a smooth crust, perfect for scoring patterns on your loaves.
Basket care and storage.
No need to wash your proofing basket every use. Evenly coat your basket with flour, tap to remove excess, and dry completely before storing.
If your basket is starting to get crusty, rinse it with water and use a dry brush to gently scrape away the dried flour bits. Wipe with a towel and dust your basket with flour. Tap the bowl to remove the excess flour and leave the basket dry.
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- Guide book
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