May 24, 2013 - 8:21pm
Metal Colander as Proofing Basket/Banneton
I've been trying Jim Lahey's No-Knead recipe and am giving a sourdough version a whirl. Rather than letting it do it's 2 hour second proofing in a floured/wheat bran dusted towel I'd like to use an old metal colander than has a ton of little holes.
Do I still have to use a towel (cotton/linen etc) for it to sit in or can I just apply some olive oil to the colander and then liberally dust it with flour or wheat bran and then place the dough in that and cover with the towel?
Thanks...
Ron