Proofer tray assembly having stepped release coating retaining surfaces

A tray assembly for use with a proofer wherein the tray assembly includes a support mechanism having two spaced rods and a pivotal axis disposed transverse to the direction of movement of a proofer conveyor comprising:

• a tray carried by the rods with its planar surface normally disposed in a horizontal position;
• and
• at least one dough holding cup whose side wall extends downwardly from said planar surface between said rods,
• the cup sidewall having a stepped configuration with a plurality of ring sections arranged generally parallel to the planar surface of the tray to form ledges for retaining a dough release agent which facilitates the dropping of the dough from the cup when the tray support mechanism is pivoted.