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Oval Bread Oven

Enameled cast iron bread cloche with a steam-circulating lid

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Description

A bread cloche shaped for a batard rather than a boule. The domed lid traps the loaf's own steam for the first half of the bake — that's what gives you a crust that cracks instead of one that softens.

Enameled, so there's no seasoning ritual and no rust watch. Lid off for the last ten minutes, then straight to the table.

  • Shaped for a batard, up to 2 lb of dough
  • Domed lid circulates steam for a crackling crust
  • Enameled cast iron — no seasoning required
  • Oven safe to 500°F

Materials & care

Enameled cast iron. No seasoning needed. Let it cool before washing; wipe clean or wash by hand. Oven safe to 500°F.

Dimensions

10 × 6.5 in interior, 11 × 11 × 5 in overall. Holds up to 2 lb of dough.

Materials & Care
  • 100% natural stoneware clay
  • Lead-free, food-safe reactive glaze
  • Kiln fired at 1280°C
  • Dishwasher & microwave safe
  • Avoid sudden temperature changes
Dimensions
Diameter: 10.5" · Height: 1.5" · Weight: 1.2 lbs
Shipping & Returns
Free shipping on orders over $99 within the lower 48. Standard delivery 3–5 business days. Alaska, Hawaii and US territories ship at a flat surcharge. Easy 30-day returns — if your piece arrives damaged, we'll replace it free of charge.
A bakery oven, shrunk to fit yours
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A bakery oven, shrunk to fit yours

Steam-circulating lid

The loaf is 40% water. Trapped under a domed lid that water becomes steam, which delays the crust and lets the bread keep rising. Lid off for the last ten minutes to colour.

Enamelled, no seasoning

A glass coating fused to the iron. Nothing to season, nothing to rust, and tomatoes and wine are fine in it.

Shaped for a batard

Oval rather than round, for the long tapered loaf that slices into sandwich-sized pieces. Holds up to 2 lb of dough.

Oven safe to 500°F

Preheat it with the oven so the base is already hot when the dough lands. That first blast of heat from below is where oven spring comes from.

Built to Last

Built to Last

Fired at 1280°C for extraordinary durability.

100% Food Safe

100% Food Safe

Lead-free reactive glazes, safe for every meal.

Ethically Made

Ethically Made

Small-batch production in our London studio.

Gift Wrapped

Gift Wrapped

Beautiful kraft paper packaging, ready to gift.

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