The basket that
holds the shape
A banneton supports the dough through its last rise, so the loaf goes into the oven tall instead of spreading across the tray. Posted same day from the UK.
Round or oval, and what size
Round for a boule, oval for a batard. Size is set by the weight of dough it holds.
The four materials, compared
All of them hold the dough through its final rise the difference is the feel, the price, and how you look after them.
| Product |
 Sold out
Bamboo banneton with liner
£12.99Round for boules, oval for batards. Same coiled bamboo, same linen liner.Sold out |
Wood pulp banneton
From £18.99No liner needed. Flour the basket and the dough releases.Choose options | ||
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| Shape | Round or oval | Round or oval | Oval | Round or oval |
| Loaf size | 500g to 1kg dough | 500g to 1kg dough | 700g to 1kg dough | Up to 1kg dough |
| Size | Round 23cm across and 9cm deep, oval 25 x 14 x 8cm | Round 18.5cm or 25cm across, oval 23.5 x 13.5cm, 25 x 14cm or 29 x 13cm | 24.5cm long | Round 24cm across, oval 27 x 16cm, both 9cm deep |
| Material | Coiled bamboo | Wood pulp, made in Germany | Sugarcane bagasse fibre | Food-grade silicone, folds flat |
| Finish | Spiral rings | Smooth or creased rings | Creased spiral rings | Smooth, non-stick |
| Liner | Linen liner included, washable | Not needed, flour the basket | Basket only, or with 10 disposable liners | Not needed, dishwasher safe |
| Care | Never wash the bamboo | Never wash the wood pulp | Never wash the sugarcane | — |
Great product, my sourdough easily leaves the basket once it has been proved.
Flour it, fill it,
fridge it.
A banneton holds the dough while it proves, so the loaf rises up rather than out. The rest of it is looking after the basket.
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Flour it well
Rice flour resists sticking better than anything else, and a rice and plain mix works nearly as well. Flour it properly and most sticking problems never happen.
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Shape and drop it in
Seam side up, so the smooth side is against the basket and faces you in the oven. The creases press into the crust while it proves.
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Cold overnight
Cover it and put the whole basket in the fridge. Chilled dough holds its shape, scores cleanly, and is ready to bake with straight from the fridge.
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Turn out and brush
Tip the loaf onto a bread sling, score & bake. Let the basket dry completely, then brush the flour out. No water, no soap, and it lasts years.
Banneton questions
From which flour to use, cleaning maintenaince tips and which banneton material suits my style of baking best.
My dough sticks to it, what am I doing wrong?
Usually too little flour, or the basket has been washed. Dust well with rice flour, and never wash it.
Rice flour or normal flour?
Rice flour resists sticking best. A rice and plain mix also works well.
Round or oval?
Round for boules, which are the easiest shape to start with, and oval for batards. The bamboo banneton and the silicone basket both come in either shape, so it is one decision at the point of ordering.
Do I need the linen liner?
On the bamboo baskets it is included, so you get both: the liner for the cleanest release, and the bare cane for the spiral rings. The wood pulp baskets need no liner at all.
What size do I need?
Match the basket to your dough weight, not your loaf tin. Most home recipes make 500g to 1kg of dough, which suits a 23cm round or a 25cm oval. The wood pulp baskets come in 500g and 750g sizes if you want to be more precise.
How do I clean it?
Let it dry completely, then brush the flour out with a dry brush. No water, no soap. Water warps cane and invites mould, and a basket that is only ever brushed will last for years. The silicone one is the exception: it goes in the dishwasher.
Bamboo, wood pulp, sugarcane or silicone?
Bamboo is the classic, comes with a liner and gives spiral rings. Wood pulp is denser, needs no liner and dries fastest, which is why commercial bakeries use it. Sugarcane is the cheapest way into a proper oval. Silicone folds flat, goes in the dishwasher and suits a small kitchen. The comparison above puts them side by side.
Tested in our kitchen
We prove dough in every basket before it goes on the site. If it does not do the job, we do not sell it.
Posted same day
Order by 2pm Monday to Friday and it leaves our UK warehouse that day.
30-day returns
Unused and in its packaging, send it back within 30 days for a refund.
Dough sticking to your basket?
Email us what happened and we will tell you what to change. A baker replies, not a bot.