Q1: How do I use a proofing basket? (1) Clean and dry the basket, coated thinly and evenly with flour along inside of the basket. (2) Put a piece of dough into the rattan basket till it completely fermented to fit the basket. (3) The pattern of the rattan cane basket clearly imprint on the fermented dough, beautiful bread mould formed. (4) Turn over the basket, take out of the dough, and transfer it onto a baking sheet of oven. (5) Bake the bread, clean the basket or set another dough into it, repeat the above procedure. Q2: Can it be use to bake the bread? No, these baskets are used only for proofing your bread dough just before baking.Once your bread dough has (proofed) then you will turn the basket over to let the dough drop gently onto another as it leaves a nice design on the loaf. Q3:How to clean and maintain the banneton proofing basket? Scrub them out with a wire brush and hot soapy water within 2 minutes, and leave it somewhere to warm and dry after cleaning, then store it in a light well ventilated spot. HIGH QUALITY: Thanks to the premium natural rattan cane, our proofing basket is proven to absorb some moisture away from the to create a lovely artisan crusty bread. IDEA:This bread proofing basket is for bread and people who like to make fresh and healthy bread by themselves. Care Instructions Do NOT put in microwave Avoid putting near flame Easily clean with damp cloth It takes at least 3 uses to achieve a film that is stable enough to mediate moisture or temperature (humidity), retain dusting flour and facilitate easy release of your dough. Great for rising your dough while providing the loaf with shape and wicking moisture from the . (For rising only, not for baking) Before Use Doubles as a serving basket. Gently hand wash in warm water and thoroughly dry after cleaning. Flour well to avoid sticking. After turning bread out, allow the basket to dry and then wipe round with a soft dry brush. color: White Material: Rattan + Cloth Package Contents: 2 * bread baskets 1 * curved spatula 1 * plastic 1 * blender Only the above package content, other products are not included. Note: Light and different displays may cause the color of the item in the picture a little different from the real thing. The measurement allowed error is +/- 1-3cm.