Bread Proofing Basket (Banneton) 14-inch Oval

This is a duplicated review, as I purchased many sizes and shapes from different vendors. I found that all the Banneton Baskets fell under this review, and I hope the information contained is useful.These are handmade... Out of natural product... 'cept the tiny nails used to keep the shape. As are all of them.And, as it is with all natural wood fiber products, since water was involved in-process, you may have an errant fiber on the inside, clip it off at it's root. I found none of these, with this vendor's product.From a dedicated home baker they are exactly what you want!Hint: Use "Bread flour" preferably King Arthur, to coat the inside of this basket before proofing your dough. Coat it well by using 4 fingers like a pad and run it around the inside with a little pressure, to have it stick to the sides and into the crevices. A few times at this and you'll be a pro.All-purpose flours seem to not stick as well, and that's to any of these, from any vendor.Make sure all of the nooks and crannies are well floured. You should not see the basket on the inside (dough basket), just flour and contour.COMPLETE SUCCESS!Carefully roll your proofed dough out onto your baking surface in the oven. Spray water with a spritzer and use a cast iron skillet (heated in the oven on a lower rack) and place either 1/2 cup of boiling water, or several ice cubes. This causes steam so show caution, but the crust becomes exceptional. Do this for the first few, to 5 or 10 minutes into the baking process.

Can't be used without a towel because of splinters and fibers coming off.

Came with many cracks in wood. Made with staples. Definitely not worth the price.

This is a very nicely shaped and sturdy bread basket. I actually am using it for grooming items in my bathroom and it fits the space perfectly.

This is a great size basket for bagguettes. This is a size you can work with. Makes a great gift that any baker would appreciate.

Nice solid bannetton!