Hot take: proofing baskets are overrated, I stopped using them 8 months ago

I know everyone swears by bannetons for that perfect round loaf, but after 8 months of ditching mine for a simple mixing bowl lined with a floured dish towel, I actually get better oven spring. The basket just compresses the dough too much for my home oven, which runs hot on the bottom. My loaves come out with a looser crumb and a nicer ear, every single time. Anyone else ditched the fancy gear and gone back to basics? What did you notice change?

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