🥐 Bread Bosses 9 Inch Banneton Proofing Basket and Bread Bakers Lame Slashing Tool
A round proofing basket and a scoring lame: the two small tools behind a bakery-shaped boule.
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"The spiral flour rings on a bakery loaf come from the basket, and the clean ear comes from the blade. Neither one costs much."
Why it earns its place
- A banneton supports the dough while it proofs, so a round loaf keeps its shape
- The lame scores a clean, shallow cut that lets the loaf open where you choose
- Sold as a pair, which makes it an easy gift for a new sourdough baker
What to look for
A 9 inch round basket for a standard home boule, a lame with a replaceable blade, and a cloth liner if you prefer a smooth crust. Check the listing for what is in the box.
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