Love it for smaller kitchens! Sets up and breaks down quickly.
At home I have a Brod & Taylor proofer but when we are at the beach house and I forget to bring it, I usually have to proof my dough in the oven or the microwave, which is not very consistent temp and works OK until you actually need to use the oven or microwave. We don’t have a lot of counter space either. So when I saw this Diluculo Folding Bread Proofing Box, I had to order it. It is the perfect solution to my problem. It’s a good size for a proofer, I could fit two bannetons in it if you put one on an upside down bowl to get it above the other. It sets up and breaks down easily and feels just like my B&T one but with zippers and soft sides, The window it the top is very handy for watching the temps and your dough if you use plastic wrap. It comes with a Thermometer & Hygrometer that shows you the temperature and humidity inside too which I don’t have with my B&T. I set it at 78 and it did keep it very close to that temp once it came up to speed. It says it goes to 133 degrees but I don’t know if it could hold temp that high due to the zippers etc. But for bread it is fine. All the materials feel of very good quality and it even has an aluminum-like interior. I just wiped out the humidity with the included cloth, folded it and put it away in a closet. Great value for the money compared to B&T one, especially if you are just proofing bread. It has a handy instruction chart with temps for making yogurt and other things too if you are so inclined.
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I like it!
I usually proof my dough in the oven or the microwave, which works fine… until you actually need to use the oven or microwave. That’s why I picked this up. I wanted another option, and possibly something I’d end up using instead if I liked it.So far, I do like it. When it’s opened up, it’s fairly large, which is something to keep in mind if you’re short on counter space like me. So maybe it's not that big, but it feels big because i have a small house. Anyways... That said, it sets up easily and feels like a little mini oven. It even comes with a rack, which I didn’t expect but really liked.It has a digital thermostat that shows you the temperature inside. I know some people are very precise when it comes to fermentation temperatures. I’m not that serious about it. As long as it’s roughly where it should be and not wildly off, I’m happy. I can’t say exactly how accurate it is, but it seems consistent and reasonable, and most importantly, it worked.One thing I really appreciate is that it folds up for storage. Space is always an issue for me, so being able to pack it away with the tray inside is a big plus. The instructions were also surprisingly good. They clearly list recommended temperatures for things like bread dough, yogurt, cheese, and other fermentation, which I found helpful. Instructions like this can be hit or miss, but these were easy to follow.Bottom line, it did what I needed it to do. My dough rose, and I was happy with the results. I wasn’t looking for something perfect or ultra-precise, just something that works, and this does. For anyone who wants an alternative to using their oven or microwave, or just another proofing option, I think this is a solid choice.It made my bread rise. That’s all I needed.
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A Must Have for Serious Bread Bakers!
Baking bread is one of my wife's favorite hobbies, and below is what she said about this Folding Bread proofing box."I absolutely love this heated bread proofing box!It works incredibly well, and I can easily make bread about three times faster now that I no longer rely on my oven as a heated proofing space. My oven is also now free to make dinner while I am proofing bread, which is amazing and saves time preparing meals for my family. I have already recommended it to my mom, whose favorite hobby is bread baking. The product is exactly as advertised, and I am genuinely thrilled with it. I keep finding new bread recipes to make as my bread proofs perfectly every time!The proofing box is made with high-quality fabric and is very easy to assemble. The visual folding instructions are especially helpful, and I appreciated the included heating guide. While I primarily use it for bread dough, it is exciting to know it can also ferment other foods, such as butter, yogurt, cheese, kimchi, and sourdough starter. I am looking forward to trying more of the fermentation options!I do have a couple of recommendations if the manufacturer is interested in additional features.First, an internal light that can be switched on via the cord control panel would be very helpful, so you can easily check the thermometer and monitor the bread’s progress without opening the box. Second, since there is enough space to proof two loaves at once, it would be useful to include two attachable timers so each loaf’s proofing time can be tracked separately.Overall, this is a fantastic product, and I use it every time I make bread!
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