About Us

Brød & Taylor was founded on a passion for making wholesome food from scratch. Our products and recipes aim to transform this often challenging process into a simple pleasure. We strive to create products that blend innovative design with simplicity and affordability.

Our first product, the folding proofer, was a novel home-made gift from Brod & Taylor’s founder, Michael Taylor, to his elderly mother-in-law. She needed a reliable way to rise bread in her small – often cold – South Dakota kitchen. Requests from other bakers soon followed. So began his quest to develop a proofer that could be built for everyone. And of course, it had to fold for easy storage. A seemingly endless process of designs, prototypes and tests finally led to the first Folding Proofers hitting the market in 2012.

From the early days of “what the heck is that?” the Folding Proofer is now beloved by countless bakers who sing its praises. And not just for bread. Accurate temperature control for culturing, fermentation and slow-cooking make this versatile appliance a true workhorse in creative kitchens around the globe. 

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

About Us

Brød & Taylor was founded on a passion for making wholesome food from scratch. Our products and recipes aim to transform this often challenging process into a simple pleasure. We strive to create products that blend innovative design with simplicity and affordability.

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

Our first product, the folding proofer, was a novel home-made gift from Brod & Taylor’s founder, Michael Taylor, to his elderly mother-in-law. She needed a reliable way to rise bread in her small – often cold – South Dakota kitchen. Requests from other bakers soon followed. So began his quest to develop a proofer that could be built for everyone. And of course, it had to fold for easy storage. A seemingly endless process of designs, prototypes and tests finally led to the first Folding Proofers hitting the market in 2012.

From the early days of “what the heck is that?” the Folding Proofer is now beloved by countless bakers who sing its praises. And not just for bread. Accurate temperature control for culturing, fermentation and slow-cooking make this versatile appliance a true workhorse in creative kitchens around the globe.

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, more appliances and tools for bread bakers and pastry chefs, and a new line of products for coffee and tea lovers.

Baking Shell: gia (global innovation awards) 2024 finalist
Mount Greylock in Williamstown, MA, in the Fall

Our Roots

Nestled in a small town in the heart of the Berkshires in Northwestern Massachusetts, Brød & Taylor thinks big. Kitchen appliances aren’t worth much without something to cook. We know that wholesome food fuels a healthy life, and that starts with quality ingredients. That’s why we support and promote our local farms and markets.

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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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