A cradle for your dough.

Bread dough needs to be babied, and these traditional banneton natural cane rising baskets—which come in small and large rounds, rectangular loaves, and baguette form—will help you raise baby the right way. Simply flour the insides of the baskets to keep dough from sticking, then plop in your kneaded masterpiece for its final rise. The forms will give your bread a uniform shape, which translates to crunchier golden-brown crusts and better texture after their time in the oven (home bakers of all walks rejoice!). These quirky little guys can also function off-bread-raising-duty as baked bread or chip baskets for the table...just pop in a linen or cloth liner and ta-da!

Every artist has their tools and these molds are here to make for creative smooth-sailing. There's no wrong recipe to pair 'em with (rye, gluten-free, artisan sourdough, go wild, really) but we recommend nabbing a medley of shapes and sizes for all your loaf needs. Use the oval option for rustic loaves, the round for boules, and the baguette for...well, you get the idea. Another perk? The spiral pattern makes your finished work look as charming as all-get-out.