Round Cane Proofing Basket

Cane proofing baskets have optimal properties for proofing bread dough. The natural material absorbs moisture and preserves the temperature so that the dough doesn't experience large temperature fluctuations during the proofing process. This makes the crumb loose and more even. Our cane proofing baskets have been manufactured by the Herbert Birnbaum company in Germany since 1847. They are available in various sizes and also in oval. These proofing baskets are also ideal for serving bread. Tip: with the right linen lining you can avoid crumbs on the breakfast table.

In our shop you can find matching linen proofing basket inserts for the cane proofing baskets. Alternatively, you can also use our cotton proofing basket lining or use it additionally to cover the proofing basket.

Weight Guidelines for Cane Proofing Baskets

The weight information refers to the weight of bread with over 50% rye flour content after baking. For other bread mixtures with a higher proportion of a grain with more volume development, such as wheat and its original forms spelt, einkorn, emmer and kamut, you should choose the next larger form. For dense multigrain breads, the next smaller form should be used.

The weight loss of bread dough during baking is approximately 10-20%, depending on the bread and baking process.

Details

Made in Germany

Material:

• Rattan cane from the rattan palm

Sizes:

• up to 750 g: Ø 20 cm, height: 8 cm
• up to 1250 g: Ø 23 cm, Height: 8.5 cm
• up to 2000g: Ø 26 cm, Height: 9.5 cm

Care instructions

The cane proofing basket is only suitable for proofing. The bread must not be baked in it under any circumstances!

• I recommend using the rattan proofing baskets with a cover or lining them with a cloth so that you don't have to spray them with release wax.
• Since the cane proofing basket absorbs water from the bread dough, it must be completely dried after use to prevent mold. To do this, you can place it in the oven with residual heat (but not directly on a hot baking sheet).
• When dry, the cane proofing baskets can be stacked and stored in a well-ventilated place.
• From time to time you can clean rattan proofing baskets with water, afterwards they need to dry completely.

Blog article: Cleaning proofing baskets – this is how it's done

Using a cane proofing basket with linen insert:

This linen proofing basket insert is ideal for cane proofing baskets. It eliminates the need for a wax separation layer and can be easily washed in a washing machine if required. Linen boasts excellent properties for dough proofing, and with an additional linen insert used as a cover, you can transform your cane proofing basket into a stylish bread basket for the breakfast table

Details

Made in Poland from Polish linen

Material:

• 100% linen

Care instructions

Before washing, brush off any flour and dough residue.
Washable at 30 ° C.

Blog article: Cleaning the proofing basket – this is how it's done

A cotton proofing basket cover has two uses. You can either use it as a lining for your proofing basket so that the dough lies on the cloth and not directly on the proofing basket (useful for rattan proofing baskets) or to cover a proofing basket with dough in it to prevent the dough from forming a crust and drying out.

I also like to use the elastic cotton covers to store my wood pulp proofing baskets, as they are breathable but prevent flour residues from ending up in the cupboard.

Details

Fabric and cover made in Poland

Material:

• 100% cotton

Care instructions

Before washing, brush off any flour and dough residue.
Washable at 60 °C.

Blog article: Cleaning the proofing basket – this is how it's done