Susie...I had to go look up a proofing basket. That was new to me. I am learning too much about making fresh bread. Darn it!!! Now I'm thinking about hot, homemade bread and really wanting to try my hand at it again. My first try was liked by hubby but it was too grainy and gummy to me. Taste and texture have to be right for me to like the bread. I am keeping my eye on this thread. Might be another attempt at bread making in my future. Looks like I might need the proofing trays. Suzie, the ones on Ebay look like the real thing. A new set of them is $149 on one website. I like the fact that it is all ready to bake after it is proofed and doesn't have to be moved. Until them, I guess locally made French bread will have to be my favorite to eat.