Brotformen24 is now Crust and Craft - Hand-made Bannetons
How all About Us stories go, we start with our establishment in 1847, we’ve been working to bring high quality baking forms to those who believe that baking is a way to be both nurturing and creative.
We started with the material of the day – simple straw and moved on to rattan as we evolved.
Today we focus on wood pulp as we are aware of the eco-resources needed for our production process and believe that long term strategies are the way to go for a sustainable future.
We take pride in being a world-wide provider of genuine and durable tools that enable professionals and enthusiasts alike to achieve their best results.
The company Brotformen24.de has been producing bannetons from wood pulp since 1920, after producing since 1847 bannetons from other materials. The wood pulp we use is a natural product made from fresh spruce wood, which is free of any chemical additives and is produced purely manually.
Crust and Craft ‘s team of experienced craftsmen and engineers combine traditional techniques with modern technology to design and produce forms that deliver every time. And, since value also comes from price, we’ve balanced this in as well.
In 2023 the ownership of the Brotformen24.de company changed and with it the branding. Together with a marketing company we have decided that Crust and Craft is the brand that represents our values and product.
About Us... We started in 1920 to manufacture wood pulp bannetons
The fresh tree trunks from sustainable forestry are pressed against rotating stone rollers while water is supplied.
This breaks up the wood structure and creates a fibrous material made up of cellulose molecules that are attached to one another. All other wood components, such as lignin, which is a natural wood adhesive, are retained.
You may recognize this by the slight yellow-brownish discoloration of the mold, since lignin is responsible for yellowing due to heat during drying or sunlight. This yellowing is therefore not a defect but proof of the natural state of the groundwood used.
We use water to make a pulp from the groundwood. We have a separate pressing tool for each bread form, into which the pulp is filled.
The water is squeezed out of the pulp in the pressing tool under high pressure and the fresh bread form is created from the compacted fiber material.
During the subsequent drying process, the cellulose fibers crosslink and knot, giving the form mechanical stability. After drying, the coarse edges of the molds are sanded down and a quality control is carried out, after which the molds are ready for dispatch.
We believe that delicious breads start with the right tools, there’s no doubt about it.
Whether you’re a small bakery owner, a passionate home baker, or a large-scale production facility, we’ve got you!
We have in-store versatile tools and customized solutions to help you bring all your bread creations to life.
By choosing wood pulp bannetons, you embrace quality, sustainability, and the time-honored traditions of baking. Browse our collection to discover the perfect wood pulp banneton for your needs, or contact us to explore B2B opportunities.
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If you are in the E.U., you will able to buy without VAT and have the best prices for our wood pulp bannetons.
You want more details and place a special order? You can contact our team of specialists.
We hope our About Us story have convinced you of the experience and passion of our small but dedicated team.
Introduction: Embarking on Your Sourdough Journey If you’ve ever dreamed of baking crusty, aromatic sourdough in your own kitchen but didn’t know where to start,
As part of our strategic vision, we have embarked on a rebranding journey. So, from 1st of November 2023, Brotformed24.de becomes Crust&Craft – a brand-new look and identity, which reflects our dedication to excellence and customer satisfaction.
Crafted with passion, Baked to delight
For nearly two centuries, the bread banneton (proofing basket) have been a baker’s trusted tool. Our company, Crust&Craft, began this journey in 1847, initially crafting molds from natural materials like straw.
Later, rattan became popular, but its ecological impact raised concerns. In 1920, we made a decisive shift toward sustainability by embracing wood pulp.
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