Proofing basket cover large

Proofer cover large

Using a proofing basket ensures that the bread proofs evenly. Soft doughs, such as sourdough, may stick together in the proofing basket. The large proofing basket cover prevents this and can also be used to protect the surface of firm doughs. The large proofing basket cover can be stretched over round proofing baskets with a diameter of up to 35 cm or over oblong proofing baskets measuring approx. 38 cm x 13 cm. If you want to use it as protection in the proofing basket, you need to choose a slightly smaller one; for the round proofing baskets, it is sufficient for a diameter of up to 25 cm.

Proofer cover - Application

First, of course, you need to prepare your dough. Make your favorite bread dough with yeast or sourdough and let it rise according to the recipe. Once the proofing is complete, you can prepare the proofing basket.

For a soft dough, stretch the cover directly over the clean, still empty proofing basket and press it down slightly in the middle. Then sprinkle the basket generously with flour or baker's starch, with or without the cover, so that the dough does not stick together afterwards. Baker's starch also has the advantage that the bread shines beautifully if you brush it with a little water before baking.

Depending on the quantity, portion out your dough and then form individual dough pieces. Once you are happy with the consistency and shape, place the bread in the proofing basket. You can now cover a sourdough with a dough plastic or a second cover. If you stretch a cover over the proofing basket, no skin will form during the proofing process and the dough will remain soft and supple on the outside.

After the specified proofing time, remove the cover and turn the bread out of the proofing basket. The dough can either be placed directly on baking paper or, if available, on a previously heated bread baking stone or in a cast iron pan that is also hot. Normally, the cover does not need to be washed after each use. However, if this is necessary, you can clean it by hand or in the washing machine at 40 °C without detergent. Washing at excessively high temperatures will cause the rubber that allows the cover to be stretched to become brittle and wear out.