Oval Bread Oven

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.