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Breadtopia Cloche Clay Baker, USA, Oblong

Breadtopia Cloche Clay Baker, USA, Oblong

Breadtopia's USA-made oblong clay cloche baker, designed for batards and longer loaves baked under a clay dome.

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What we liked

  • + Oblong shape gives batards a proper home instead of squeezing them into a round pot
  • + Made in the USA from clay that breathes, which helps create a crackly crust
  • + Popular with home sourdough bakers who prefer natural clay over cast iron

Trade-offs

  • - Clay needs preheating care and gradual cooling to avoid cracking
  • - Oblong base does not work well for wide round boules

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