Drawn to its outside size
For a starter or levain with room to rise
Cambro CamSquare 2 qt Container (2SFSCW135)A clear 2 qt square tub with volume marks, low enough for a fridge shelf.
2 qt (1.9 L), 7.25 in square7.25 × 7.25 in outside
Drawn to its outside size
For a marked container with a fitted lid
Brod & Taylor Proofing Container (6L)
Up to 3,000 g of dough, 6 L; 12.8 × 10.5 in outside.
A low covered tub for mixing, folding and observing the whole batch.
Outside: 12.8 × 10.5 in
Specifications from Brod & Taylor's own page. We do not test equipment hands-on: fit and lift answers are our arithmetic on these figures. How we compare.
How it differs from the Challenger Proofing Box
Brod & Taylor rates it for dough up to 3,000 g. The Brod & Taylor container has a different exterior footprint from the Challenger box. Compare the space available.
| Detail | Brod & Taylor Proofing Container (6L) | Challenger Proofing Box |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior width (in) | 12.8 | 12.5 |
| Exterior depth (in) | 10.5 | 12.5 |
| Exterior height (in) | 4 | 3.77 |
Side by side with the nearest alternatives
| Detail | Brod & Taylor Proofing Container (6L) | Challenger Breadware Proofing Box | Central Milling Round Storage Container (6 qt, RK107007) |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it does best | A marked container with a fitted lid | Covered bulk-dough storage | Two or three loaves, mixed and folded by hand |
| Size and capacity | Up to 3,000 g of dough, 6 L | Inside 10.56 × 10.56 × 2.75 in | 6 qt round, 8.75 in wide at the top |
| Outside size | 12.8 × 10.5 in | 12.5 × 12.5 in | 8.75 × 8.75 in |
| Material | polypropylene | BPA-free polypropylene | translucent food-safe plastic, lid included |
| Buy | Amazon and maker | Maker | Maker |
| Brand | Brod & Taylor |
|---|---|
| Type of equipment | Mixing and bulk containers |
| Exterior width | 12.8 in |
| Exterior depth | 10.5 in |
| Assembled height | 4 in |
| Material | polypropylene |
| Model | Proofing Container (6L) |
| Included | Container and tight-fitting lid |
| Volume | 6 L |
| Markings | Litres and quarts |
| Maker's range for the whole batch | Up to 3,000 g (maker's figure; allow for your recipe’s rise) |
| Care | Maker lists dishwasher-safe and freezer-safe. Dry before storage. |
Brod & Taylor’s product page does not give the total weight for this model.
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