Jovial Linen Couche
Hand-crafted on the island of Sardegna by Mario and Franca, a husband and wife team of artisan weavers, this linen couche is made from untreated and unbleached flax that is grown on the island and woven on ancient looms. Also known as a baker’s proofing cloth, Jovial’s Linen Couche is the perfect way to allow your dough to rise gently and wick away just a small amount of surface moisture to create a crispy crust and help hold the loaf shape. Line your favorite colander or bowl for rounds, accordion fold for a lineup of baguettes or swaddle a ciabatta in a folded envelope of this extra-large cloth.
Care Instructions: Hand wash with mild soap, rinse and hang dry before using. Dust generously with rice flour or regular flour to prevent sticking. We do not recommend repeated washing of your couche to prevent small fibers from developing. Shake out excess flour after use and wrap tightly for storage. Hand wash gently after multiple uses.
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- LGLinda G.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1 month agoLinen Couche
The jovial couche is made of a heavy high quality linen material. I put it over my glass sealed bowl to keep my starter warm after feeding. I also used it to cover the einkorn bread dough when in the loaf pan during the rising step.
- SBSally B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsYesterdayLinen Couche
Lifelong baker here and I absolutely love this couche! Finally a product that works well with wet dough. I have had inferior products for many years and they always made me give up on the wetter, looser recipes, but not this couche! I recommend this product for seasoned bakers and those who are just getting started. I also like supporting small businesses and purchasing this item does that.
- MDMichelle D.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars3 days agoSturdy and invaluable
I bought one of these years ago and am still using it. It has gotten thinner with time though so thought it was time for a new one. Still the same quality after all these years. Thank you Jovial!
- DCDawnn C. B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1 week agoGreat Couche
After several years of using my original couche from Jovial, I just purchased a second one. Now I can have two loaves of einkorn sourdough proofing at the same time! Great product for the home baker!
- JGJaime G.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1 month agoGreat addition to my baking tools
This is a wonderful thing to have if you are a frequent bread-baker. The dough doesn't stick to it (you should still flour it, though!) and it makes it very easy to work with. It's great for using while you're letting your dough rise and makes it simple to transfer to the proper baking dish.