About Us

Brød & Taylor began with a gift. Our founder, Michael Taylor, built the first folding proofer to help his mother-in-law bake bread in her chilly South Dakota kitchen, where her dough wouldn’t rise reliably. It worked so well, her friends began requesting their own.

What started as a homemade solution from a small town in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts quickly grew into something bigger. Today, Brod & Taylor supports bakers everywhere with high-quality products that transform baking challenges into simple pleasures.

Michael Taylor, founder of Brod & Taylor with a folding proofer prototype

About Us

Brød & Taylor began with a gift.
Our founder, Michael Taylor, built the first folding proofer to help his mother-in-law bake bread in her chilly South Dakota kitchen, where her dough wouldn’t rise reliably. It worked so well, her friends began requesting their own.

What started as a homemade solution from a small town in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts quickly grew into something bigger. Today, Brod & Taylor supports bakers everywhere with high-quality products that transform baking challenges into simple pleasures.

Michael Taylor, founder of Brod & Taylor with a folding proofer prototype

Innovation from the Ground Up

Lots of companies talk about innovation. We deliver it. Our unique and often patented products include industry-changing Sourdough Home, the feather-light Baking Shell, award-winning Bannetons recognized at the 2026 GIA Awards, and more appliances and tools for bread bakers and pastry chefs.

Bannetons: gia (global innovation awards) 2026 Winner.
Mount Greylock in Williamstown, MA, in the Fall

Our Roots

From a small town in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts, Brød & Taylor designs tools that make baking better.

With thoughtful design and dependable performance, we help bakers achieve better results—and find more joy—in the kitchen.

Our Roots

From a small town in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts, Brød & Taylor designs tools that make baking better.

With thoughtful design and dependable performance, we help bakers achieve better results—and find more joy—in the kitchen.

Mount Greylock in Williamstown, MA, in the Fall
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Remarkable Service from Real People

When you contact us you don’t get a bot or a service agency. You will talk to real people who use and understand our products. We go the extra mile to make sure all our customers get the most out of every purchase.

Order Status and Tracking

Order Status & Tracking

Warranty and Production Registration

Warranty & Production Registration

Returns and Repairs

Returns & Repairs

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