This Silicone Dough Proofing Basket supports, forms, and proofs dough for crusty artisan bread. It shapes dough and forces it to rise upwards and maintains shaped loaves while they proof. It's naturally non-stick to release dough without it warping or sticking. The encapsulated steel rim maintains the bowl shape and adds stability for secure handling. Rings in the bowl surface create a beautiful spiral pattern in the dough. It collapses to 1.3-inches for space-saving storage and won't degrade, splinter, or trap flour or dough like wicker proofing baskets. It's simple to use. Flour the bowl lightly and evenly. Too much flour will spoil the texture and appearance of bread crust.