On Sun, 27 Feb 2005 15:21:32 -0600, "Jim Riggan"
> wrote:

>Does any one know of an inexpensive source for brotforms or bannetons?
>

Well, that depends on what you mean by "inexpensive" and
what you mean by "brotforms" or "bannetons."

If you want authentic, traditional French willow and linen
bannetons, they are all obscenely expensive as far as I
know.

If, however, you care to take the time, you can buy some
quality linen at an art supply store (yep, it's the stuff
they paint on) and line some cheap wicker baskets. The bread
won't know the difference, and I won't tell...

Regarding brotforms, much the same thing applies. The "real"
ones are rather costly (though not in the breathtaking
league of the French stuff) but there are very inexpensive
alternatives made of wicker that will do much the same
thing.

In summary, if you want to save on the cost, stay away from
cooking or baking suppliers and head for places that sell
inexpensive wicker goods.

All the best,

--
Kenneth

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