ALL PRODUCT USE & CARE GUIDE

Please read before using our tools to ensure you get the best out of all our products.

CANE PROOFING BASKETS 

Initial Use: When you receive your baskets, remove linen liner and wash it by hand in lukewarm mild-soapy water & let it dry naturally. Do not wash the cane basket, instead dust it with some flour if you are baking without the liners. 

Subsequent Uses: Flour as you go, using more or less depending on your preference & level of dough handling skills.

After Use: Use a brush or a banneton brush to brush excess flour from each basket or tap lightly to loosen flour build up. Leave baskets to dry out before storing in a warm but dry area.

Linen liners can be removed and washed by hand with lukewarm water & a mild soap. Do not tumble dry or machine wash.

WOOD PULP PROOFING BANNETON

These German made bannetons require very little dusting & work exceptionally well with higher hydration doughs. Made from sustainable compressed spruce wood pulp, they are very strong & provide superior support & wicking properties for your final prove. With little care between bakes, they can be used everyday & are highly desired by artisan bakers around the world.

Here are some of our tips on how to keep them lasting for a lifetime of rewarding baking.

Initial Use: Lightly brush the inside of the bannetons & dust with flour - brown flour rice is best but any flour you normally use is also good.

Subsequent Uses: Flour as you go, using more or less depending on your preference & level of dough handling skills.

After Use: Use a natural bristle brush or banneton brush to lightly brush excess flour from each basket or tap lightly to loosen flour build up. 

Drying: We recommend putting them in the oven at 105 degrees Celsius for about 45 minutes. Please take care when doing so. You could also let it dry out in the sun. Please ensure your banneton is completely dried before storing. 

Storage: Once fully dried, we recommend placing your wood pulp bannetons in a warm and dry place, with plenty of dry airflow & natural light to prevent mould & bacteria.

Please Take Note:

• Do not bake bannetons with bread in oven.

• Do not stack wet bannetons on top of each other as this will create mould & bacteria.

• Do not wash in water or use any detergent.

• Always ensure your wood pulp banneton is completely dried before storing away. 
  
  

OAK DOUGH SCRAPER

Initial Use: Clean your scraper with a damp cloth & wipe dry.

Use: Wet the dough scrapper with some water. This should prevent dough from sticking.

After Use: Clean scrapers immediately after use with a warm light soapy water to ensure dough does not hardened. Allow to air dry completely. Hand wash only. See instructions below for conditioning of wooden tools. 

OAK BREAD LAME

Initial Use: Your bread lame is ready to use. Just give your blades a light wipe.

After Use: Remove blade & wipe clean after use. To clean, simply wipe with a damp cloth & ensure it is completely dry before storing away. See instructions below for conditioning of wooden tools.

How to change blade: Go from straight to curve blade. Please see video on how to change from staight to curve blade on our instagram TV here.

OAK TIMBER CARE (FOR ALL WOODEN TOOLS)

Generously rub wooden areas with a good grade oil (a light vegetable oil is best & easily available) to ensure the timber stays conditioned. Let it absorb for 5-10 minutes & then polish with a tea-towel. Like our skin, it can dry out. You may, on occasion give it a light sand using a fine sandpaper to keep it smooth. Timber will naturally change in colour & character with time.

Do not:

• Soak in water or place in microwave/dishwasher

• Use non-food grade oils

CAST IRON PANS

• Always allow your pan to cool before washing
• After use, wipe your pan clean or wash your pan lightly with warm water
  
  
• Do not use stiff brush, or a scourer 
• To prevent rust, always dry well & store pan with lid off
• Cast iron cookware should never be placed in the dishwasher or microwave 
• Do not clean with an oven cleaner
• You may like to pre-season with vegetable oil from time to time