Linen Proofing Cloth – French Bread & Baguette Dough Fermentation Couche

Bake authentic bakery-style baguettes and loaves with this premium linen proofing cloth. Designed to support proper dough fermentation and shape retention, this cotton linen couche helps your bread rise beautifully while developing a perfect crust.

✅ Key Features:

🥖 Premium Cotton Linen Material
Made from high-quality thick flax linen fabric that is durable, stiff, and ideal for shaping rising dough.

📏 Multiple Size Options
Available in 48×36cm, 75×45cm, and 150×60cm sizes — perfect for proofing single or multiple loaves at once.

📈 Professional Dough Shaping
The coarse, dense weave supports vertical rise while preventing dough from spreading outward, helping baguettes maintain their classic shape.

✨ Perfect Crust Development
Absorbs slight surface moisture during proofing, allowing your French bread to develop a better outer crust.

🍞 Ideal for Baguettes & Loaves
Specially designed for proofing French bread, artisan loaves, and homemade bakery-style dough.

🧼 Easy Maintenance
Simply dust off excess flour and allow to air dry after use. Not recommended for washing to maintain fabric quality.

Who this is best for

This proofing cloth is perfect for home bakers, artisan bread enthusiasts, and anyone who loves making traditional French baguettes and rustic loaves.

Common mistakes this avoids

It prevents dough from spreading flat during fermentation, uneven rising, and poor crust formation. The sturdy linen keeps loaves structured and bakery-shaped.

How I use this in my kitchen

After shaping my baguette dough, I place it between folded sections of the linen cloth, dusted with flour. It keeps the dough supported during proofing and helps create that classic bakery-style rise before baking.