Silicone Bread Sling-Boule

Load and Lift Your Sourdough Boule Without the Parchment Paper Drama If you've ever wrestled a sticky sourdough boule into a screaming-hot Dutch oven using crinkled parchment paper, you know the problem. The paper tears, the dough shifts, you burn your wrists. Our 9-inch Round Silicone Bread Sling replaces all of that with one reusable tool that makes loading and lifting effortless — every single bake. Product Details Size: 9 inches in diameter — fits standard round Dutch ovens and combo cookers Material: Premium food-grade silicone Heat rating: Up to 450°F — safe for Dutch oven and cast iron baking Shape: Round, designed for boule (round) sourdough loaves Surface: Nonstick — releases dough cleanly without sticking Reusable: Dishwasher-safe, built to last through hundreds of bakes Silicone Bread Sling vs. Parchment Paper Silicone Bread Sling Parchment Paper Reusable Yes — hundreds of uses No — single use Heat safe to 450°F Yes Typically rated to 420–425°F Dough stability Cradles and supports dough shape Flat — no support Tearing risk None High, especially with wet dough Handles Yes — firm grip for safe lifting No Eco-friendly Yes No How to Use It Remove your shaped, cold-proofed dough from the fridge and flip it onto the sling. Score the dough with your bread lame or scissors. Using the sling's handles, lower the dough directly into your preheated Dutch oven. Bake with the lid on for 30 minutes, then remove the lid for the final 15 minutes. Lift the finished loaf out using the handles — no tongs, no burns. Frequently Asked Questions Will the sling melt or discolor in a Dutch oven? No. Food-grade silicone is stable up to 450°F. Some light discoloration can occur over time at high heat — this is cosmetic and does not affect performance or food safety. Does the sling affect my crust? The sling does not trap steam or interfere with crust formation. Steam is contained by the Dutch oven lid, not the sling. Your crust will be just as crackly and blistered as with parchment. Can I use this for high-hydration doughs (80%+)? Yes. The rigid handles and nonstick surface make it especially useful for wetter, more fragile doughs that tend to stick to or tear through parchment. What size Dutch oven does this fit? The 9-inch sling fits most 5–6 quart round Dutch ovens, which is the standard size for home sourdough baking. If your Dutch oven is significantly smaller, check its interior diameter before ordering. Is it dishwasher safe? Yes. Top-rack dishwasher safe, or hand wash with warm soapy water. Do you also make one for oval/batard loaves? Yes — our Silicone Bread Sling for Batards is designed specifically for oval loaves and is available separately. Baking a Round Boule? You'll Also Want: Bread Lame — for confident, clean scoring before the dough goes in Banneton Proofing Basket — gives your boule its shape and that signature spiral crust pattern Digital Food Scale — for accurate, consistent dough measurements every time