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Kook Banneton Bread Proofing Set, Artisan Sourdough Bread Making Kit, 9 Inch
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Highlights
- Homemade Bread: Rise, portion and score breads like a pro! This kit includes all you need to bake loaf after loaf of perfectly shaped, beautifully patterned, authentic sourdough.
- 12 Piece Kit: Includes two 9” banneton baskets (holds up to 2 lb), 2 washable linen liners, a metal scraper, flexible plastic scraper, beechwood scoring lame, protective cover and 4 spare blades. (New to proofing? We’ve included a beginner’s guide to get you started!)
- 100% Natural Rattan: Each basket is handmade with natural cane that’s odor, and splinter free. The ringed shape gives each loaf an effortlessly professional looking pattern. To clean, simply give them a quick hand rinse and air-dry.
- Perfect Crusts: Designed to create a slightly humid microclimate between the dough and basket during proofing. As the dough dries, a skin is formed on the bread, giving it that irresistible crispy crunch.
- The Kook Promise: We’ve carefully packaged this Proofing Set in custom polyfoam molds to ensure it arrives in perfect condition.
Why You'll Love It
- Pair of 9-inch baskets hold up to 2 pounds of dough each for baking two loaves
- Handmade natural rattan creates classic ring patterns and helps build a crispy outer crust
- Complete set includes metal and plastic scrapers along with a beechwood lame and spare blades
- Washable linen liners allow flexible proofing options and simplify post-bake clean up
- Includes a beginner guide to help new sourdough bakers get started right away
Pros
- +Includes two proofing baskets
- +Handmade odor-free natural rattan
- +Comes with both metal and plastic scrapers
- +Four replacement scoring blades included
- +Beginner guide included in the box
Cons
- -Baskets require manual hand rinsing and air drying
- -Limited to round 9-inch loaf shapes
Detailed Review
The Kook Banneton Bread Proofing Set is a 12-piece sourdough kit built for home bakers who want to shape, portion, and score homemade artisan loaves. It provides the essential tools needed to handle dough from rising through baking, making it a practical starter pack or an equipment expansion for sourdough enthusiasts.
At the center of the kit are two 9-inch handmade baskets made from natural, odor-free, and splinter-free cane. Each basket holds up to 2 pounds of dough and features a traditional ringed interior that imprints a spiral pattern onto the loaf. During proofing, the rattan creates a slightly humid microclimate between the dough and the basket surface, helping the exterior form a skin that bakes into a crisp crust. The set also includes two washable linen liners if you prefer a smooth loaf surface.
For shaping and handling, the kit supplies both a metal scraper and a flexible plastic scraper, giving you the right tools for working on countertops and scraping mixing bowls. You also get a beechwood scoring lame with a protective cover, four replacement blades, and a beginner guide to walk you through early steps. For maintenance, the baskets simply require a quick hand rinse and air drying.
Because the set is built around 9-inch round bannetons, it is specifically configured for round batard or boule loaves up to 2 pounds. Bakers looking to make long oval loaves or larger batches in a single basket will need different vessel shapes. Additionally, the cane baskets cannot go in the dishwasher and must be cared for by hand.
Verdict: This 12-piece kit is an excellent choice for beginner and intermediate home bakers who want a dedicated set of tools for 2-pound round sourdough loaves. It provides everything necessary to portion, proof, and score two loaves simultaneously without having to buy tools separately.
Specifications
- Piece Count: 12 pieces
- Basket Dimensions: 9 inches
- Dough Capacity: Up to 2 lb per basket
- Basket Material: 100% natural rattan cane
- Scoring Lame Material: Beechwood
- Included Accessories: 2 baskets, 2 linen liners, metal scraper, plastic scraper, lame with cover, 4 spare blades, beginner guide
Who Should Buy It
A great fit if you:
- Want an all-in-one kit to start proofing and scoring round sourdough loaves
- Plan to bake two loaves up to 2 pounds at the same time
- Prefer natural rattan baskets with removable washable liners
- Need essential handling tools like dough scrapers and a scoring lame with spare blades
Consider something else if you:
- Prefer making long oval loaves instead of 9-inch rounds
- Need proofing baskets that can be cleaned in a dishwasher
FAQ
What is included in the 12-piece set?
The set comes with two 9-inch banneton baskets, two washable linen liners, a metal scraper, a flexible plastic scraper, a beechwood scoring lame with a protective cover, four spare blades, and a beginner guide.
How much dough can each basket hold?
Each 9-inch basket is designed to hold dough portions up to 2 pounds.
How do you clean the banneton baskets?
The natural rattan baskets should be given a quick hand rinse with water and left to air-dry. The included linen liners are washable.
Product Details
| Brand | Kook |
| ASIN | B07SD1TM26 |
