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Couche

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Also known as: baker's linen · proofing cloth

A heavy linen cloth used by bakers to support shaped baguettes and batards during their final prove, preventing the dough from spreading sideways. The fabric is dusted with flour and pleated between loaves to hold their form. It is an essential piece of artisan bread-making equipment.

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