Do the foldable baskets hold their shape when filled with dough?

They hold shape better when set inside a bowl or on a sheet pan, since the silicone walls are soft. Very wet dough can bulge the sides outward.

Can the silicone baskets go in the oven?

Yes, they are rated oven safe to 446°F (230°C). Most bakers use them for proofing only and bake on a stone or in a Dutch oven.

How do these compare with a cane banneton?

Cane baskets are rigid and hold a firm shape, and their cloth liners absorb surface moisture. Silicone releases dough more easily and folds flat, but offers less structure.

What sizes of loaf do the baskets fit?

The round basket is 9 inches and the oval is 10 inches, sized for standard boules and batards. Dough that rises well beyond the rim will need a larger vessel.

What comes in the box?

A starter jar, a 9-inch round foldable silicone basket, and a 10-inch oval foldable silicone basket.

Is the starter jar enough to keep a starter going?

It works as a basic container for feeding and storing starter. You still need a scale for consistent flour and water ratios, and the kit does not include one.

Where is the All-In-One Sourdough Starter Kit cheapest?

At VXB.com Bearings, for $59.99, as of our latest check.

All-In-One Sourdough Starter Kit

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Our take on the All-In-One Sourdough Starter Kit

This is a starter kit that pairs a sourdough starter jar with two foldable silicone banneton baskets, one round at 9 inches and one oval at 10 inches. The baskets collapse to about 1.4 inches tall, so they store in a drawer or small cabinet, which is the main thing setting them apart from rigid cane bannetons. The silicone is non-stick and molded with a spiral pattern, and it is dishwasher safe and oven safe to 446°F. It suits new sourdough bakers in small kitchens who want proofing vessels that pack away; bakers who want the firm structure and flour-holding texture of a traditional cane basket may prefer those instead.

Best forSmall kitchens with little cabinet spaceNew sourdough bakers buying starter and proofing gear togetherBakers who want easy release and quick cleanupAnyone proofing both round boules and oval batards

Pros

Two basket shapes cover round boules and oval loaves
Baskets fold flat to about 1.4 inches for storage
Non-stick silicone releases dough without heavy flouring
Molded spiral gives a patterned crust
Dishwasher safe and oven safe to 446°F

Cons

Silicone is floppier than cane, so it needs support when filled
Shallow fold-out walls can let wet, high-hydration dough spread
The spiral pattern is fixed, unlike cloth-lined cane baskets
Starter jar is basic, with no scale or thermometer included

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Includes starter jar and foldable baskets in a single set
9 in (229 mm) round and 10 in (254 mm) oval foldable silicone banneton baskets for dough proofing
Baskets fold to 1.4 in (35.6 mm) tall for compact storage
Non-stick surface for easy release and bakery-style spiral patterns
Microwave and oven safe up to 446°F (230°C)
Dishwasher safe

Care: Dishwasher safe; microwave and oven safe up to 446°F (230°C).
Returns: Free, easy and hassle-free returns on every order.
Shipping: Orders currently take 5-10 business days to process before shipping.
In the box: Starter jar, 9 in round foldable silicone banneton basket, 10 in oval foldable silicone banneton basket

About the All-In-One Sourdough Starter Kit

This sourdough kit combines a starter jar with two foldable silicone banneton baskets for proofing dough. The jar is for cultivating and maintaining a sourdough starter. The baskets hold dough while it proofs.

One basket is round and measures 9 in (229 mm). The other is oval and measures 10 in (254 mm). The silicone surface is non-stick, so dough releases easily, and the baskets leave bakery-style spiral patterns on the loaf.

Each basket folds down to 1.4 in (35.6 mm) tall for compact storage. The baskets are microwave and oven safe up to 446°F (230°C) and are dishwasher safe.

In the box: Starter jar, 9 in round basket, 10 in oval basket
Round basket: 9 in (229 mm)
Oval basket: 10 in (254 mm)
Material: Silicone baskets
Folded height: 1.4 in (35.6 mm)
Surface: Non-stick, makes spiral patterns
Heat limit: Up to 446°F (230°C)
Care: Dishwasher safe; microwave and oven safe

Questions and answers

Do the foldable baskets hold their shape when filled with dough?: They hold shape better when set inside a bowl or on a sheet pan, since the silicone walls are soft. Very wet dough can bulge the sides outward.
Can the silicone baskets go in the oven?: Yes, they are rated oven safe to 446°F (230°C). Most bakers use them for proofing only and bake on a stone or in a Dutch oven.
How do these compare with a cane banneton?: Cane baskets are rigid and hold a firm shape, and their cloth liners absorb surface moisture. Silicone releases dough more easily and folds flat, but offers less structure.
What sizes of loaf do the baskets fit?: The round basket is 9 inches and the oval is 10 inches, sized for standard boules and batards. Dough that rises well beyond the rim will need a larger vessel.
What comes in the box?: A starter jar, a 9-inch round foldable silicone basket, and a 10-inch oval foldable silicone basket.
Is the starter jar enough to keep a starter going?: It works as a basic container for feeding and storing starter. You still need a scale for consistent flour and water ratios, and the kit does not include one.
Where is the All-In-One Sourdough Starter Kit cheapest?: At VXB.com Bearings, for $59.99, as of our latest check.