I wash them by hand with dish soap in the sink. I feel like I keep rinsing and wringing out for like 5 minutes each line and the soapy bubbles just keep coming out.
Washing the banneton liners is by far the worst part of baking bread and really the only part that does not bring me any joy. Any tips for making this part less miserable? Or if you agree and just want to start a hate fest that’s cool too
by lukehanson88
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I don’t wash mine much. After baking, I let them dry on the counter and brush out the loose flour. They have a paper mache texture interior from the built-up flour, which helps the dough to release.
Wash them less often!!
I totally quit using them as soon as I discovered rice flour. But when I did use them, into the washer with my light colored clothes they went.
Bin them and flour your bannetons effectively 👌
Others have said it but I also use rice flour. I have a shaker which I fill with rice flour and liberally coat the inside of my banneton and I give the top of the dough a light dusting too. After several uses the banneton is seasoned and just doesn’t need as much rice flour. I brush the banneton out after use and allow to air dry followed by another brushing. This is very therapeutic! And as long as it doesn’t stay moist, there’ll be no mould.
Personally I don’t use them. Just dust my banneton with rice flour and I don’t get sticking issues.
Wait, you guys are washing your banneron liners?
I don’t wash them. I just shake loose the excess flour, and have had no issues.
I never used mine. I sometimes use them to cover the bread while in the fridge (over the shower cap).
I dust the bannetones with rice flower every now and then and that’s it!
How are you washing it? Mine has blueberries in it from my last bread. Should I wash that out or just let it go?
I use them only when I have some particularly sticky/very high hydration dough, or some special mix-ins and stuff (cheeses/creams/oils/other proteins and fats) – otherwise straight in the banneton it goes.
I don’t use mine and I use whatever flour I have, bread or AP. I dampen the basket and sprinkle flour, then add more flour when it dries. I use the liners to cover the basket when I put it in the fridge 😂