This purpose-built bread oven with cloche lid creates the steam environment that professional bakeries use. The result: sourdough with an ear-splitting crust and open, airy crumb.
Season before first use. Hand wash with hot water and a stiff brush. Avoid soap on unseasoned surfaces. Dry immediately on the stovetop over low heat. Apply a thin layer of cooking oil after each wash. Handle the cloche lid carefully when hot.
Home bakers who want bakery-quality crust without a steam injection oven. The cloche lid traps steam during the first phase of baking, creating the crackling crust and open crumb that professional ovens achieve. Works with sourdough, no-knead, and yeast breads.