Professional Baker's Couche | Baker's Proofing Cloth in 100% Linen

This hand-crafted linen baker’s couche supports proofing bread dough (baguettes, batards, ciabatta and pain rustique). Placing dough between the folds of the couche helps shape the dough and prevents it from proofing into its neighbours. The couche also wicks away a little of the dough’s outer moisture to helping it to develop a skin, hold the final shape, and develop a crisp crust. 

• • Made from 100% natural linen
  • The linen is OEKO-Tex certified, made without harmful chemical dyes or finishes;  perfect for cradling your rising dough.  
  • Finished seams on two long edges prevent fraying; short edges are the selvage of the fabric for a rustic feel
  • finished size approx. 18.5" x 54"
    
  • Handmade in Stratford ON, Canada
  • A portion of all sales is donated to The United Way Perth Huron 

To USE: Dust with white and/or rice flour to prevent dough from sticking. 

TO LAUNDER:  Please wash before first use in a cold water wash without fabric softener; air dry. Iron on a linen setting if desired.

Although many subscribe to the notion to never wash a baker’s couche, it can get icky over time. After every use, simply shake or brush off excess flour, then air dry. If dough sticks, allow to dry and scrape off. Roll up to store. Every few uses, shake the excess flour, then hand wash in a sink using only water or add an unscented biodegradable soap (such as Castile). Rinse well. Hang to dry.