Now Designs
Now Designs Natural Banneton Bread Proofing Basket
Best proofing basket for home bakers crafting artisan sourdough loaves.
Elevate your home baking with the Now Designs Natural Banneton Bread Proofing Basket. Hand-crafted from natural rattan, this round basket is designed to support your dough, ensuring a superior rise and consistent shape for your loaves. Its unique texture creates a beautiful artisan finish, giving your bread a professional appearance. This durable and reusable basket is perfect for sourdough and can even double as a charming serving piece.
$24.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
264
/ 749
#264 in Bread Pans & Molds
Price vs Category Average
-44%
Below average
Dimensions
93.5
/ " x "
Who it's for
- Home bakers aiming for bakery-quality crusts
- Artisan bakers working with sticky, high-hydration doughs
- Traditionalists preferring natural, food-safe proofing tools
Who should skip it
- Busy bakers wanting low-maintenance cleanup
- Bakers living in humid climates without proper storage
- Beginners looking for a ready-to-use, no-prep tool
Performance breakdown
Dough Support
Sturdy rattan construction provides excellent structure for high-hydration sourdough loaves.
Artisan Finish
Coiled texture creates the classic, professional-looking rings on finished crusts.
Material Quality
Natural palmwood rattan offers authentic, durable performance for frequent home bakers.
Ease of Maintenance
Requires careful hand-washing and thorough drying to prevent mold growth.
Versatility
Doubles as a rustic serving piece for bread or produce.
Size Consistency
Standard nine-inch diameter is ideal for most common boule recipes.
Key Specs
Dimensions
9" x 3.5"
Material
Natural Rattan
Shape
Round
Model Number
5177001
SKU
43680
Care
Hand wash only (water only, no soap)
Intended Use
Sourdough
Dishwasher Safe
False
Features
- Supports dough for better rise and shape
- Adds a beautiful artisan finish
- Hand-crafted from natural rattan
- Durable and reusable design
- Helps maintain loaf structure
- Can be used as a serving basket
- Ideal for sourdough bread
What customers say
Home bakers overwhelmingly praise this natural rattan banneton as an essential tool, especially for sourdough. Its core strength lies in moisture management, effectively wicking surface moisture to ensure a crisp crust and excellent oven spring. Reviewers consistently highlight the sturdy construction, noting the basket maintains shape even with heavy doughs. The resulting spiral pattern adds a beautiful artisanal touch to the finished loaf. While new baskets require thorough flouring to prevent sticking, performance becomes consistently excellent once seasoned. This product reliably improves dough structure during proofing, leading to more predictable and higher quality artisan bread. It is considered a worthwhile investment for achieving professional results.
Know before you buy
To clean, simply brush out any excess flour once the basket is dry. If dough residue remains, let it harden and scrape it off; do not use soap or submerge the basket in water, as the natural rattan can absorb moisture and grow mold.
You do not necessarily need a liner, but you must heavily dust the basket with flour—preferably rice flour—to prevent the dough from sticking to the rattan. If you are a beginner or working with a very high-hydration dough, using a linen liner can provide extra insurance against sticking.
No, this basket is strictly for the proofing stage of your bread-making process. It is not heat-resistant and should never be placed in an oven.
This basket is ideal for a standard loaf made with approximately 500 to 750 grams of flour. It is perfectly sized for a classic round sourdough boule.
Yes, the natural rattan coils are designed to imprint a beautiful, professional-looking spiral pattern onto the surface of your dough, which becomes visible once the bread is baked.
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