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8 × 5.9 in
Drawn to its outside size

For a small oval loaf of about 500 g

Central Milling Oval Proofing Basket (8 in)

Holds an oval loaf of up to 500 g; 8 × 5.9 in outside.

A handmade 8 in oval banneton of coiled rattan with a linen liner, rated by Central Milling for about 500 g of dough.

Outside: 8 × 5.9 inDough: up to 500 g

Specifications from Central Milling's own page. We do not test equipment hands-on: fit and lift answers are our arithmetic on these figures. How we compare.

Up to 500 g, the maker's figure.

How it differs from the Central Milling Oval Proofing Basket (10 in)

Same width and rattan, 2 in longer: the 10 in oval takes up to 800 g against about 500 g for the 8 in.

What changes between these models
DetailCentral Milling Oval Proofing Basket (8 in)Central Milling Oval Proofing Basket (10 in)
Exterior length (in)810
Largest loaf (g)500800

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Central Milling Oval Proofing Basket (8 in) and the two closest models we profile
DetailCentral Milling Oval Proofing Basket (8 in)Brod & Taylor Banneton (Batard), Set of 2Central Milling Oval Proofing Basket (10 in)
What it does bestA small oval loaf of about 500 gTwo oval loaves of 700 to 850 gAn oval loaf up to 800 g
Size and capacityUp to 500 g of dough700 to 850 g of doughUp to 800 g of dough
Outside size8 × 5.9 in10 × 5 in10 × 5.9 in
Materialcoiled rattan, handmade, with a linen linerupcycled sugarcane pulp and bamboocoiled rattan, handmade, with a linen liner
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Dimensions and details
Brand Central Milling
Type of equipment Baskets, containers & pans
Exterior width 8 in
Exterior depth 5.9 in
Assembled height 3.1 in
Material coiled rattan, handmade, with a linen liner
Loaf shapes batard
Dough capacity Up to 500 g, the maker's figure
Model RK155005
Size 8 in oval, 8 × 5.9 × 3.1 in
Liner Linen liner included
Maker's dough range Holds around 500 g (just over 1 lb) of dough (maker)

Central Milling’s product page does not give the total weight for this model.

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