Sourdough Bread Baking Kit with Banneton Proofing Basket & Scoring Lame for Artisan Loaf Making

Baking authentic artisan sourdough with a blistered, crackling crust, an open airy crumb, and a distinct ear requires the right shaping and proofing equipment. Standard glass mixing bowls trap moisture against wet dough, leading to flat loaves that spread out in the oven instead of rising tall. The Kitch N Haven Complete Sourdough Bread Baking Kits provide the traditional baker's tools needed to ferment, shape, proof, and score bakery-quality boules and batards right in your home kitchen.

Choose from individual round or oval natural rattan proofing sets up to comprehensive multi-piece baker suites. Our natural rattan cane bannetons gently absorb surface moisture during the final rise to ensure optimal crust blister and structural tension, while our precision scoring lames, heavy-duty dough whisks, and stainless scrapers give you effortless handling from starter feeding all the way to the oven drop.

Key Features & Benefits

• Natural Moisture-Wicking Rattan: Splinter-free woven Indonesian rattan draws moisture away from the dough skin to promote crisp crusts and classic artisan spiral flour rings[cite: 28].
• Removable Breathable Linen Liners: Use with the linen liner for smooth loaf crusts and sticky high-hydration doughs, or unlined for defined floured ridges[cite: 28].
• Multiple Curated Kit Configurations: Select the ideal set for your kitchen—from single round or oval proofing baskets to dual-basket sets and complete kits featuring starter jars[cite: 29].
• Stainless Steel Danish Dough Whisk: Rigid multi-loop head cuts through dense, wet dough and starter mixtures without clogging or bending[cite: 28].
• Precision Hardwood Scoring Lame: Securely locks razor blades with proper curvature to create clean, deep expansions and intricate decorative wheat scoring[cite: 28].
• Ergonomic Bench & Bowl Scrapers: Flexes to clean bowls thoroughly and divides dough on work surfaces without sticking or tearing delicate gluten structures[cite: 28, 29].

Kit Selection Guide (What's Included)

• Oval Banneton 6-Piece Set: 1x Oval Rattan Basket (for oblong batard loaves), 1x Linen Liner, 1x Danish Dough Whisk, 1x Wooden Scoring Lame, 5x Razor Blades with Leather Pouch, 1x Curved Bowl Scraper[cite: 28, 29].
• Round Banneton 6-Piece Set: 1x Round 9.8" Rattan Basket (for round boule loaves), 1x Linen Liner, 1x Danish Dough Whisk, 1x Wooden Scoring Lame, 5x Razor Blades with Leather Pouch, 1x Curved Bowl Scraper[cite: 28, 29].
• Dual Basket Baker's Set: 1x Round Banneton, 1x Oval Banneton, 2x Fitted Liners, Stainless Steel Bench Knife, Plastic Bowl Scraper, Danish Dough Whisk, Wooden Scoring Lame & Blades[cite: 29].
• Complete Artisan 11-Piece Kit: Round Banneton, Fitted Liner, Bread Proofing Bag, Silicone Rolling Pin, Stainless Steel Bench Knife, Scoring Lame, Extra Blades, Bowl Scraper, and Whisk[cite: 29].
• Deluxe Dual Basket Set: 1x Round Banneton, 1x Oval Banneton, 2x Liners, Silicone Basting Brush, Dough Whisk, Scoring Lame, Blades, and Scraping Tools[cite: 29].
• Master Sourdough Starter & Baker Set: 1x Wide-Mouth Glass Sourdough Starter Jar with Feeding Tracker Band & Thermometer, 1x Round Banneton with Liner, Dough Whisk, Scoring Lame, Blades, and Bench Scraper[cite: 29].

Product Specifications

Care & Maintenance Guide

1. Seasoning the Baskets: Mist the interior rattan lightly with clean water and dust thoroughly with rice flour. Tap out loose excess before placing shaped dough inside.
2. Post-Bake Basket Care: Allow baskets to dry completely in a warm, well-ventilated space. Use a stiff, dry brush to remove dried flour residue. Never soak rattan baskets in water or place them in an automatic dishwasher.
3. Liners & Tools: Hand wash the linen cloth liners in cold water and hang to air dry[cite: 28]. Wash stainless steel blades, scrapers, and whisks with warm soapy water and dry wooden handles immediately[cite: 28].

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the Round and Oval sets?
The Round set shapes circular artisan boules (ideal for standard round Dutch ovens), while the Oval set shapes elongated batard loaves (ideal for oval roasters, bread pans, and sandwich slicing)[cite: 29].

Can I put the rattan banneton basket inside the oven to bake?
No. Banneton baskets are designed solely for shaping and proofing dough during its final rise. Always invert and transfer the shaped loaf onto parchment paper or into a preheated Dutch oven before baking.

How do I keep high-hydration dough from sticking to the basket?
Dust the basket or the linen liner generously with white rice flour or a 50/50 mix of rice flour and all-purpose flour. Rice flour contains no gluten, making release clean and effortless every time.