Bread stencils

With a bread stencil your loaf gets a motif like one from the bakery: lay the stencil on, dust with flour, lift it off, and the decoration is done. Our bread stencils are made of stainless steel and come with the motifs wheat ear, flower, tulip and branch.

Which bread stencils do we offer?

• Wheat ear bread stencil: the classic for country bread.
• Flower bread stencil: a large flower with many petals for round loaves.
• Tulip bread stencil: a bunch of tulips, lovely for Easter and spring.
• Branch bread stencil: a simple leaf motif that suits any loaf.

How to decorate bread with a flour stencil

• At the right moment: place the stencil on the fully proofed dough just before it goes into the oven.
• Dust finely: sift the flour evenly over the stencil with a small sieve, then lift it straight up so the edges stay sharp. You will find suitable flour sieves in our shop.
• Sesame or poppy seeds: instead of flour you can use sesame or poppy seeds. Brush the open areas with a little water first so the seeds stick.
• As a scoring guide: the stencil also works as a template for scoring: cut the dough along the open areas with a baker's lame.

Fancy a loaf to decorate? Try our recipe country bread with a wheat ear pattern.

Frequently asked questions

Do you also sell bread stamps?

Yes, stamps and more stencils are under Bread stamps and flour stencils.

What else do I need for a beautiful loaf?

A proofing basket gives the loaf its shape and pattern, have a look at our proofing baskets. Everything for home baking is under Bread.

Where can I learn to bake bread?

In our bread courses in Adliswil.