The Batard Starting Line gift-card-product high performance proofing basket that

high performance proofing basket that will gently wick moisture from the surface of your loaf

The global classic

this bundle is built around our raw cast iron oval oven and the tools that support the loaf before it ever meets heat

This large-format raw cast iron Dutch oven gives you the space to bake boules

while the domed cover traps steam around the dough for a crisp

The Batard Starting Line gift-card-product high performance proofing basket thatFor bakers drawn to the long, elegant profile of a classic batard, this bundle creates the right place to begin. With wood pulp bannetons at its core and our Dual Flour Starter leading the fermentation, it supports better structure, a drier surface, and a more refined finish before the loaf ever reaches the oven. It is a focused starting point for better batards and a more polished process overall.