Ceramic Artisan Bread Baker
Bake generous, rustic loaves at home- crusty, golden, and full of character. The Emile Henry ceramic artisan bread baker turns your oven into a true bread oven, giving you spacious round or oblong country-style loaves with a deep, crackling crust and a light, open crumb. Made in France since 1850, it's the workhorse of the range, sized for big, shareable loaves and everything from no-knead boules to hearty grain breads.
Why it bakes a better loaf
Great bread is made by steam. Fired from refractory Burgundy clay with the same properties as a traditional stone bread oven, the covered baker traps the moisture rising from your dough and holds it as steam through the early bake- then lets it evaporate so the loaf sets tender and finishes crisp. Its generous proportions give a large loaf room to spring and bloom, for the dramatic, bakery-style crust a home oven alone can't build.
The ceramic alternative to a cast iron Dutch oven
Most artisan bread recipes tell you to bake in a heavy Dutch oven. The Emile Henry Artisan Bread Loaf Baker does everything that a cast iron pot does for bread, and improves on it. There's no seasoning to maintain and no bare iron to rust. The glazed ceramic is naturally non-reactive, so it never reacts with tangy sourdough or a wet, acidic dough. It's much lighter to lift in and out of a hot oven, the surface releases cleanly, and when you're done it goes straight in the dishwasher.
Features
- Crackling artisan crust- the covered ceramic traps and balances humidity, drying the surface just enough for a deep, crisp, golden crust.
- Light, open crumb- steady steam bakes the interior airy and tender, loaf after loaf.
- Generously sized- spacious enough for large round or oblong country loaves; holds a 4–6 cup flour recipe.
- Versatile- ideal for rustic no-knead boules, sourdough, and hearty multigrain and nut loaves alike.
- Non-stick base- flour the base and your loaf releases cleanly, holding its rustic shape.
- Easy to clean- the glazed exterior is dishwasher safe and, like all Emile Henry ceramics, built to last for years.
- Recipe book included- tested recipes and tips, from quick no-knead artisan bread to a three-nut grainy loaf.
- Made in France- crafted in Burgundy from Emile Henry's signature refractory clay.
How it works
- Prepare and shape your dough into a round or oblong loaf, following the included recipes or your own.
- Lightly flour the base, place the dough, and cover with the lid.
- Bake, removing the lid near the end if you'd like a deeper golden crust.