Where can I get a bread proving basket?

[venator]

I need 4 more bannetons - the round cane ones for preference, but they're about £16 each after p&p, or else available from China.

Does anyone know of a UK source, or of a decent substitute, please?

[friedgreentomato]

On ebay there is 2 for £16 but they are still from china

[Mamyalynne]

some here

http://www.dovesfarm....read-proving-baskets/

[venator]

Thanks Mamyalynne, the last place I'd have looked, expecting top whack prices. I shall dedicate my first rye sourdough to you!

Did you see this lovely bit of advice - "Do not leave the dough in the proving basket during baking, as it may catch fire."

Somebody must have done that?

[venator]

FGT - I have heard of bad experiences with eBay stuff from China - £16 isn't a lot to risk, but I don't want the very long shipping times and possible hassle.