16 Qt. glass mixing bowl

[markk]

A friend needs to know where she can buy "an immense 16 quart glass or ceramic mixing bowl, for bread dough", and I'm hoping my fellow gulleteers will know where she can by such an item.

Thanks!

[Dave the Cook]

For something that size, she might have to go to stainless steel.

[Terrasanct]

I've never seen such a thing, myself. Seems it would be heavy, not to mention breakable. Did she say why she wanted glass in particular?

Also, that's a HUGE amount of bread dough. I can't imagine why you'd need such a large bowl.

[joiei]

16 quarts, that is 4 gallons, that is pretty big. Almost a 5 gallon plastic bucket. What are they making? Are they a commercial bakery? I have never seen a glass bowl that large unless it is one of those very special things created by a glass artist and worth a ton of money.

[KarenDW]

here I am repeating things... but that sounds TOO heavy!

4 gal. bowls can probably be procured from a resto supply dealer. Here in BC, most of them have a "cash & carry" desk, and showroom. "regular" people can buy there, too.

Personally, I can't imagine trying to carry the bowl, full of anything.

On the other hand, as a base for some sort of awesome flower arrangement... WOW

[Beanie]

Is your friend looking for a bowl to actually mix the dough or for proofing? I agree with the others that glass or ceramic would be too heavy and prone to breakage. Large round or rectangular plastic tubs are available at restaurant supply shops. A friend of mine uses clear plastic rectangular tubs from Wal-mart to proof large quantities of bread dough. I've used them to mix and proof dough for breads that require minimal kneading (just folding, a la Dan Lepard's technique.)