Kook Banneton Bread Proofing Set, Artisan Sourdough Bread Making Kit, 9 Inch Handwoven Rattan Baskets and Liners, Metal & Plastic Dough Scrapers, Scoring Lame & Case, 4 Extra Blades, Set of 2, Round

This Kook Proofing Set has everything I need for sourdough baking, and after several months of use, I haven’t felt the need to upgrade anything. The quality is great, and it includes all the essentials: two 9-inch banneton baskets, liners, scrapers, and a scoring lame with extra blades. A couple of helpful tips: • Use disposable shower caps over the bannetons when cold-proofing in the fridge—they work perfectly. • To clean the fabric liners, hand wash with just a drop of free and clear laundry detergent in a bowl, then drip dry. You don’t want your bread tasting like soap! Highly recommend this set for beginners and seasoned bakers alike.

So, I love sourdough, and I've wanted to do it for years. Life, school, and the fact that my mother had tried and failed at it (with me witnessing), a few times ended up with me putting it off. Finally, stuck inside thanks to the great plague (aka Covid) happening right now, I decided it was the perfect time to not have to go buy bread. For a baker trying Sourdough Bread for the first time? This is perfect! I was a little worried at the size of the baskets when I first saw them with my inexperienced eyes, but yeah, they're perfectly sized for making loaves that most sourdough recipes call for. The two Bannetons smelt and looked nice, and they, when floured (I used white rice flour), let the dough come out very easily and nicely with no need for cleaning and with the lovely rings on them. They came with the two banneton covers, even though I honestly only expected one cover to come (the description wasn't clear, so that's good to know!), however I haven't used them yet because the bannetons themselves work just fine. The Bannetons also seem durable, though obviously I haven't been abusing them. I use the extremely useful plastic scraper for getting the dough out of the bowl and onto the counter to start kneading, (Or when it's time to punch it down), and the metal scraper is the perfect strength and durability to use on the counter. The description has said that the plastic scraper is also for getting it out of the banneton, but I haven't needed to use it for that at all (With a well floured banneton, it's never been an issue for me). The lame has worked great so far. I've not yet had to change the blade, even though I've played around with it. It looks easy to replace, and the leather cover is nice. The curved blade is a bit odd to cut straight lines with, but I've never used a lame before, so I dont' know if that's a brand specific thing or what all lame's look like. Either way, the handle is nice and feels good in the hand. It's a great kit, with everything, (except the jar for the starter), that you need to get started on sourdough bread. Are there better quality ones out there? The pieces, individually, I'm sure you can find better quality ones out there. But honestly? They are all good quality, and for a first time sourdough baker who isn't sure exactly what style/feel they prefer quite yet? This kit is perfect and has everything (except the jar.) that they need to get started. My mother ended up buying a different banneton that didn't include everything in this kit, and I think she regrets it. 10/10, would, and have, referred others to this.

This set is perfect for getting started in sourdough. It has everything you need and is very good quality.

I use this Kook Proofing Set for my sourdough breads, and it works perfectly! The rattan baskets are sturdy and help my dough rise evenly, and the linen covers keep everything clean. The metal scraper is a great bonus for shaping and cleaning. I also use the baskets for other types of bread — very versatile and well-made!

Are they supposed to smell? The bannetons are great in size and functional. The basket covers are easy to remove and wash. But are the rattan bannetons baskets supposed to smell? They have a strong rancid sour odor that I just cannot remove. Everything else is great and easy to use. It is a great set for those of us starting our sourdough bread journey. It would get a 5 star if it was not for that smell.

The ratan baskets feel sound. Unfortunately I am still waiting for my sourdough starter to evolve so I can use them. The other supplies that came with the kit appear to be functional and well made.

Perfect for proofing my sourdough! I have been using a regular bowl for years but decided that if I'm going to make bread every week (and I am), then I should make it easy on myself and get proofing baskets. This comes as a set of two. It's the proofing baskets plus liners. They are light and the liners release the dough easily (with a light dusting of flour, preferably rice flour). The boules are a perfect size and there is a bit of design on them from the basket. Well worth the price!

As a novice to sourdough baking this set provided everything a newbie would need to get started. The Rattan baskets are sturdy and held up well during fermentation in my oven with the light on. The set includes plastic covers that appear durable and withstood soap and water clean up. The only draw back to the liners would be they are sewn to the baskets. My second attempt at baking left some sticky residue( did not flour enough). I allowed the residue to dry on the liner which made clean up easier. It would prefer something not attached but was not a game changer. I highly recommend this set

Hasn’t been used yet but she was so excited and then her stepdad also received one for Christmas. Great quality 2 very happy gifts from Santa.

Everything in this package is well constructed. The metal scraper and plastic bowl scraper are sturdy. The scoring lame came with stainless steel blades and hold up under pressure. I previously ordered a scoring lame from another company. It arrived with flimsy blades that fell apart when I used it. Thanks Kook for making good quality wares.

I had to return it because I asked for it round and they sent me a pack with the oval-shaped banetones. it looked good quality. I will order it again when the return arrives.

It’s a set of good quality items that are all very useful for baking

Excellent set. Good quality. Rattan is not wobbly or thin. Wooden handles of tools are all firm and solid. Thumbs up.