The Baking Shell is a round, 13-inch aluminum cover for home bakers who want crusty, airy boule loaves without a long preheat. It needs no preheating itself, traps steam for a crispy golden crust, and weighs about 1 pound. It also doubles as a bread dome for keeping loaves fresh on the counter.

About This

• **Bakery-Quality Results**: Traps steam and distributes heat to support a strong dough rise, crispy golden crust, and airy crumb for loaves that look professionally baked.
• **No Preheating Needed**: Place dough on a flat baking surface and cover with the shell, skipping the 30 to 45 minute Dutch oven preheat. It cools fast and won't crack like ceramic or enameled cast iron.
• **Lightweight and Easy Cleanup**: At 1 lb, the shell is far lighter than a typical 15 lb Dutch oven. A quick wipe cleans it, with no scrubbing or reseasoning needed.
• **Three Simple Steps**: Preheat your oven with a steel or stone, place risen dough on the hot surface, and cover with the shell. After 20 minutes, remove it and bake uncovered to brown the crust.
• **Oven-Safe Aluminum**: Works in gas and electric ovens, and the food-safe aluminum withstands up to 550°F. It has no chemical coatings like PTFE or PFOA and is FDA tested.
• **Doubles as Bread Cover**: Use the shell as a stylish dome to keep loaves fresh on a countertop, butcher block, or cutting board. Measures 13 x 13 x 5.5 inches.

Overview

• Brand Name : Brod & Taylor
• Capacity : 1 load
• Color : Aluminum
• Included Components : Instruction Manual, Shell
• Item Diameter : 13 inches
• Item Type Name : Baking Shell
• Manufacturer : Brod & Taylor
• Material Type : Aluminum
• Number Of Cups : 1
• Product Care Instructions : Hand Wash
• Shape : Round
• Size : Boule
• Special Feature : Lightweight
• Specific Uses For Product : Bread

FAQ

Does the Baking Shell need to be preheated?
The shell itself does not require preheating. Preheat your oven with a steel or stone, then place your risen dough on that hot surface and cover it with the shell.

What is the maximum temperature it can handle?
The food-safe aluminum withstands temperatures up to 550°F and contains no chemical coatings such as PTFE or PFOA.

How do I clean the Baking Shell?
The product care instructions call for hand washing, and cleanup is simple with a quick wipe.

Can I use the Baking Shell to store bread?
Yes. It also functions as a bread dome to keep loaves fresh when stored on a countertop, butcher block, or cutting board.