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Brød & Taylor Folding Proofer & Slow Cooker
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Our Verdict
If you bake yeast breads regularly, the Brød & Taylor Folding Proofer takes most of the guesswork out of rising times. Ube doughs are usually enriched with milk, butter, eggs, and halaya, so they rise slowly and unevenly in a cool kitchen; a steady 78-80°F makes rises predictable. It's expensive and not essential, but for bakers who make pandesal, ensaymada, or our ube swirl milk rolls often, it's one of the most useful upgrades you can buy, and the slow-cooker mode means it doesn't sit unused between bakes.
What We Liked
- Holds a steady proofing temperature anywhere from 70°F to 120°F, so enriched ube doughs rise on schedule even in a cold kitchen
- A water tray adds humidity, which keeps the surface of the dough from drying out and cracking during long rises
- Folds down to under 3 inches thick for storage, and doubles as a slow cooker (up to 195°F) for yogurt, ube halaya, and more
- Very well reviewed: 4.9 stars from more than 700 reviews at King Arthur Baking, where it was in stock and ready to ship when we checked
Drawbacks
- At around $250, it's a big spend if you only bake bread a few times a year; an oven with the light on works in a pinch
- The interior fits a 9x13 pan, loaf pans, or a quarter sheet pan, but not a standard half sheet pan
- It's a dedicated countertop appliance, and even folded flat it needs an 18x14.5-inch spot on a shelf
- The optional accessory shelf for stacking two pans adds about $20
Key Features
- Proofing range 70-120°F, slow-cook range 85-195°F
- Interior 14.75" L x 12.5" W x 8" H; folds to 2.75" tall
- Removable water tray for humidity control
- Radiant heat from an aluminum base plate; 200 W, 120 V
- 3-year limited warranty with registration