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 & careEnameled cast iron. No seasoning needed. Let it cool before washing; wipe clean or wash by hand. Oven safe to 500°F. Dimensions10 × 6.5 in interior, 11 × 11 × 5 in overall. Holds up to 2 lb of dough.