Produces the same crispy crust and moist crumb as the round La Cloche. I call this the "crust lover's cloche" since a longer loaf has more surface area than a comparable round loaf.
Another big benefit is it will fit inside a standard 30" oven along with the round La Cloche. Two round La Cloches will not fit at the same time.
Now you can get two hearth oven style loaves in the same baking.
"I have been baking breads and yeast pastries for over 50 years. Since moving to the no knead method I have been making a variety of breads the no knead way and using a variety of covered containers from a clay wok to cast-iron. I recently purchased the loaf and boule covered bakers. There is no comparison. These products create a bread that has a perfect crumb and a perfect crust and the taste is sublime."
Elaine Cooper - Breadtopia customer
Outside dimensions (for determining fit in oven): 15 1/2" x 6" wide x 7" high Inside baking area: 13 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 5 Both the round and oblong Cloches carry a 1 year limited manufacturers warranty.
I just recently purchased a "La Cloche Clay Baker - Oblong". It is one of the best purchases I have made online. It has brought joy to my baking. more...