Bialetti Round Bread Basket Warmer

This bread basket does exactly what it's supposed to do: store bread and keep it warm. Granted, warm bread will stay fairly warm on its own just by covering it up, but the warming stone does help out a good bit. The cloth is just fine, although white might be preferred by some individuals.

The basket itself appears to be more plastic than wicker, but it's a nice basket. The finish is pretty slick and has a shine to it. As for size, I consider it almost perfect for a family of four. It will store about 4-5 large rolls or 5-7 average-sized rolls. You can fill the basket more if you use another cloth napkin that is bigger or combine two. For this price point, I consider it to be a very good buy.

This basket looked exactly like the picture and is the perfect size. It can be easily stored in conventional drawers and cabinets. The warming stone can be heated in the oven and is just the right size to be used in other baskets if needed. I bought this as a gift and the recipient was very happy with it. I would recommend this item to even the most selective culinary zealot.

I bought the round Bialetti bread basket for a dinner party. It is fantastic. The large red cloth is perfect for large amounts of bread stacked or a large sourdough loaf in the basket or it can be folded for smaller amounts or a regular size cloth napkin that can be found at almost any discount department store if you find this one too big. I chose the round basket so I could use this for tortillas also. It is perfect. There are others on the market but, in my opinion, this is the best one for price, attractiveness and versatility. Shipping was fast and I am very happy with this Bialetti product. I want the long basket next!