Brod & Taylor is an American maker of home baking equipment, best known for the folding proofer that gives dough a warm, controlled place to rise.
The company is based in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts and designs tools around one idea: make from-scratch food simpler.
Why New Zealand bakers rate them
Our winters are hard on dough. Kiwi homes are often cold and draughty, and a sourdough starter that behaves in February can stall completely in July. A proofer removes that guesswork by holding a steady temperature, so sourdough, baguettes and everyday loaves rise on schedule year round.
The same temperature control makes yoghurt straightforward. Set the temperature, leave it to culture, and you get a consistent result without watching a thermometer. The proofer also folds flat for storage, which matters in a normal Kiwi kitchen.
Our selection of Brod & Taylor products are available freight free within New Zealand from Total Food Equipment.
The Brod & Taylor range
Bread baking
- Folding Proofer – Temperature controlled proofing box that folds flat for storage.
- Sourdough Home – Compact unit for holding a starter at a set temperature, warmer or cooler than the room.
- Baking Shell – Lightweight cover that traps steam around a loaf during the early bake.
- Bread Steel and Bread Steel Max – Solid steel baking surfaces for oven spring and crisp pizza bases.
Fermentation and culturing
- Accurate low temperature control for yoghurt, koji, tempeh and other cultured foods.
