Handcrafted from high quality natural rattan - Ideal for raising dough (for rising only, not for baking) EU Food Standard Compliant - Comes with liner and dough scraper Machine washable hand with lukewarm water and keep dry after cleaning Ideal for making healthy artisan bread How to use this bread basket? 1. Flour the brotform then place the kneaded dough in the basket until it rises. 2. Once the dough has risen, take the dough out of the basket and transfer it to a baking sheet for the oven. 3. Remember that with dough, many things affect the rise: Weather, yeast quality and types of flour can affect the rise. 4.A lot; Bakers let the dough rise in a greased bowl before putting it in the brotform. This creates a better texture and crust in your European country bread. -Ideal for the professional or home baker looking for a professional finish for artisan style breads. 5. Once the bread is removed, brush the inside of the basket with a clean stiff brush and allow to air dry.