Brod & Taylor Baking Shell (Batard), Ultra-Light Alternative to Bread Cloche/Dutch Oven, No Preheating Needed, Sourdough Baking Shell for Crispy Crust and Even Baking, Easy to Clean, Aluminium, Grey

- This Brod & Taylor baking shell traps steam and distributes heat evenly for crispy, golden crusts- It doesn't require preheating so it's safer to handle and lets you get started right away- It naturally traps moisture from the dough, so there's no need to add extra water or ice for steam- Enjoy healthy, safe baking - it's PTFE and PFOA-free and FDA-tested - Manufacturers part number: SC-100/400

• HOME-OVEN FRIENDLY – Designed for both gas and electric ovens. Works on stones, steels, or baking sheets. The food-safe aluminium withstands up to 288 °C and contains no chemical coatings like PTFE or PFOA. Dimensions: 203 x 140 x 318 mm.
• 3 EASY STEPS – 1. Preheat your oven with a steel or stone. 2. Place your risen dough on the hot surface. 3. Cover with the shell. That’s it! After 20 minutes, remove the shell and finish baking uncovered to brown the crust. It’s the simplest way to bake artisan bread at home.
• LIGHTWEIGHT & EASY TO CLEAN – This ultralight shell weighs just 0.48 kg, unlike a 7-8 kg Dutch oven. Cleanup is simple, just give it a quick wipe, no need to scrub and re-season. This baking shell makes bread baking faster and easier.
• NO PREHEATING REQUIRED – Unlike a Dutch oven, this shell requires no preheating, so there's no need to touch a hot container. Just place your dough on a flat baking surface and cover with the shell. It also cools fast and won’t crack.
• BAKERY-QUALITY BREAD AT HOME - The Baking Shell creates the ideal environment for professional quality bread. Traps steam and evenly distributes heat for professional looking loaves with a crispy, golden crust and an airy interior.