Also known as a proofing basket, a banneton maintains the shape of bread dough during the final proofing just before the actual baking, providing both support and aesthetics.

The wall of the basket offers support ensuring the dough rises upwards instead of outwards to create a beautiful loaf. You can use it to prep any type of dough.

However, this basket is most critical for high-hydration types of dough since they are more slack and likely to flatten while proofing if they lack support.

The outer surface of the dough dries up slightly, making for a nice crispy crust. Additionally, the basket's ridges will create a beautiful artisan look on the dough's surface.