Vollum Baker's Couche Proofing Cloth, 1 Roll 25.5 Inch x 131 Feet, 100% Pure French Flax Linen with Red Stripe

Vollum Baker's Couche Proofing Cloth, 100% Pure French Flax Linen with Red Stripe Made in France The fabric of choice for use with dough, baker's couche linen absorbs moisture from the dough to make its surface crunchy. The couche's natural fibers will give your baguettes a chewy, crunchy crust. Baker's Couche can also be used to cover a proofing pan and works as a banneton liner. For optimal performance of your baker's couche linen, rub rye flour on the couche prior to using. Place the shaped baguettes in the folds of the floured couche cloth. After the baguettes rise, roll onto baking oven peel and slide onto hot baking stone in oven. When done, brush flour off the couche. If dough sticks to cloth, allow to dry, then scrape off.

• Used with dough to absorb moisture from surface and make a crunchy crust, this baker's couche linen made in France is the fabric of choice for use with dough; the couche's natural fibers absorb moisture; baker's couche will give your baguettes a chewy, crunchy crust
• Can also be used to cover a proofing pan and works as a banneton liner
• For optimal performance of your baker's couche linen, rub rye flour on the couche prior to using
• Place the shaped baguettes in the folds of the floured couche cloth; after the baguettes rise, roll onto baking oven peel and slide onto hot baking stone in oven
• When done, brush flour off the couche; if dough sticks to cloth, allow to dry, then scrape off; do not wash your couche linen; the purpose of the couche is to absorb yeast and flour on the surface of your bread to give it the unique crust that baguettes are famous for; if you must wash the couche, use cold water, hang to air dry; store in cool dry place rolled or folded