Patterned proofing baskets

Patterned proofing baskets press a design into the floured surface of the dough while it proves; after baking, it stands out pale against the golden crust. With very little effort, a simple loaf becomes a bread that catches the eye, on the table or as a gift. Heart, wheat ear, crown, plait or spiral: the pattern is moulded right into the basket.

Which patterns do we offer?

• Round: round heart basket (Ø 19 cm) and round crown (Ø 22 cm), the ring basket (Ø 22 cm), plus round wood pulp baskets with a heart or spiral (each Ø 18.5 cm) and with a waffle pattern (Ø 22 cm).
• Long and square: rectangular wood pulp baskets with a plait or wheat ear (each 25 x 13 x 7 cm), the oval wheat-ear basket (20 x 14 cm) and the Urkorn rectangle (24 x 12.5 cm).
• Special shapes: triangle baskets in 18 cm and 23 cm, the wheat-ear triangle (19.5 cm), a square basket (22 cm) and the baker's hat square (20 cm).

Getting a crisp pattern

The design comes from the flour that stays in the grooves. So dust the basket generously and evenly, ideally with rice or rye flour, and tap out the excess. A well-tensioned, fairly firm dough shows the pattern more clearly than a very soft one. Do not let the loaf over-prove, or the design will blur in the oven. Turn it out carefully and score only at the edge, or not at all, so the pattern stays intact.

Many patterned baskets are made of wood pulp. How this material differs from rattan and how to care for it is explained under wood pulp proofing baskets.

Frequently asked questions

Does the pattern work with sourdough?

Yes. A slowly ripened dough made with sourdough or yeast can be shaped tightly and rises calmly in the basket – ideal for a clear design.

Is there a matching recipe?

Take inspiration from our country bread with a wheat-ear pattern. Shapes without a pattern are among all our proofing baskets.