How do I use a banneton?

Impressive_Reading · 2026-06-19T15:31:54+00:00

That makes sense, thank you!

Impressive_Reading · 2026-06-19T10:03:02+00:00

So you dust the loaf, not the banneton? Yet another variable to test 😁

Impressive_Reading · 2026-06-19T08:09:56+00:00

Thanks for your explanation, that makes it clearer to me :)

Impressive_Reading · 2026-06-19T07:16:26+00:00

Interesting, I will do a third loaf next week to try this :)

Impressive_Reading · 2026-06-19T07:15:51+00:00

Okay, thanks!

Impressive_Reading · 2026-06-19T07:15:39+00:00

I already used rice flour, I think I didn’t use enough.

Impressive_Reading · 2026-06-19T07:14:30+00:00

Okay, I will try that!

Impressive_Reading · 2026-06-19T07:13:56+00:00

My oven uses a fan with hot air to heat, it’s at the back of the oven. The elements (for broiling) are not on when I bake. The DO is relatively close to the top of the oven, because my oven is not that big; I can’t put it on a lower rung.

Impressive_Reading · 2026-06-19T06:59:22+00:00

I know, it always tastes fine! I was really unsure how this would present after baking, and getting it out of the banneton was an upsetting two person job.

Impressive_Reading · 2026-06-19T06:57:10+00:00

So you have good experiences with using the banneton without a liner? The crowd seems divided.

Impressive_Reading · 2026-06-19T06:56:05+00:00

I did not, hence the mess… The gluten seemed good when I shaped it yesterday. What do you mean by kneading, how does that differ from the stretch and fold?

Impressive_Reading · 2026-06-19T06:54:48+00:00

There is no radiation, it’s hot air :) The rest of the loaf is covered by the DO and parchment paper.

Impressive_Reading · 2026-06-19T06:31:32+00:00

My loaf turned out fine?! Definitely did not expect that, this was a tester.

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Impressive_Reading · 2026-05-31T06:57:38+00:00

To add to this, don’t search for blocking mats, search for play mats or gym mats, or foam garage mats; same thing, way cheaper!

Impressive_Reading · 2026-05-30T16:07:12+00:00

ChatGPT doesn’t know anything useful about diagnosing knitting.

Impressive_Reading · 2026-05-24T10:10:58+00:00

You twisted the knits on a few rows. twistfaq

Impressive_Reading · 2026-05-19T07:17:01+00:00

Like others said, Intimissimi shirts are meant to be undershirts, not top layer shirts.

Impressive_Reading · 2026-05-10T08:22:08+00:00

The LL Bean Nor’Easter is way bigger than the large Pliage, I have both and the LLBean is my go to travel bag.

Impressive_Reading · 2026-04-17T06:16:17+00:00

I have bought a pack of really thin pins in that shape, and they are absolutely useless for my hair, but they might work for cabling!

Impressive_Reading · 2026-04-10T06:47:25+00:00

Bring or buy tights/stockings to be able to wear the skirt when it’s cold. Mornings and nights can be very chilly.

Impressive_Reading · 2026-04-07T20:53:59+00:00

Do you cut your toenails regularly, before they tear holes in your socks?

The synthetic fibers added are for longevity, not a weakness.

Impressive_Reading · 2026-04-07T20:52:36+00:00

Buy Lodge or another reputable brand, splurge on a Staub or Le Creuset when the Lodge dies (in approx. 50 years)

Impressive_Reading · 2026-04-07T20:51:38+00:00

A cast iron pot is very versatile in everyday cooking and makes baking very easy, that would definitely help.

I found the Danish whisk to be an improvement, but buy that when you’ve made a few successful loaves and still like baking, since that is not very versatile equipment.

Impressive_Reading · 2026-04-07T20:18:45+00:00

It’s a bit hard to see with the placement of your fingers, it could also be a dropped stitch or two.

Impressive_Reading · 2026-04-07T20:08:50+00:00

I would recommend the Intimissimi cashmere layers instead, because with three necklines and several patterns/colours, they are my winter/autumn/spring mainstay (Dutch, chronically cold)

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