Le Creuset Signature 11.5-Inch Oval Bread Oven in Licorice - 21302029000511

Le Creuset 21302029000511 Signature 11.5-Inch Oval Bread Oven in Licorice

The Le Creuset Signature Oval Bread Oven 21302029000511 turns the brand's dedicated bread-oven design into a sleek elongated baker for batards, sourdoughs, sandwich breads and other longer artisan loaves. The Licorice finish gives the vessel an understated oven-to-table presence, while the oval shape gives home bread bakers a format tailored to loaves that extend beyond a round boule. Made in France, it reflects the colorful enameled cast iron tradition Le Creuset pioneered and the brand's focus on quality materials and French artisan production since 1925.

Enameled cast iron forms the performance core, absorbing and holding heat before delivering it evenly through the bake. Above the dough, the tight-fitting domed lid keeps steam moving inside the oven, helping encourage a bakery-style rise, developed flavor and a crisp crust. Below it, the low-profile base and raised ridges help the loaf brown evenly, and the signature three-ring embossing leaves a decorative finish without the need for parchment paper. Together, these purposeful details create a controlled environment for the longer breads this oven is designed to handle.

Because the cast iron is enameled, the Signature Oval Bread Oven is ready to use without seasoning. Its durable finish is designed to simplify cleanup and withstand dulling, staining, chipping and cracking, while the matte black satin interior develops a patina that can enhance baking performance over time. Ergonomic handles and the lid knob make lifting easier as the bread moves from oven to table. The dishwasher-safe design also supports straightforward care, and compatibility with ceramic, electric, gas and induction heat sources, as well as the oven and broiler, adds flexibility to the kitchen.

Features

• Elongated Oval Format
  Provides room for batards, sourdough, sandwich bread and other long artisan loaf shapes.
• Enameled Cast Iron Construction
  Maintains and spreads heat throughout baking for consistent loaf development.
• No Seasoning Required
  Arrives ready to bake without the preparation required by bare cast iron.
• Durable Enamel
  Offers easy cleanup while resisting dulling, staining, chipping and cracking.
• Matte Black Satin Interior
  Builds a natural patina through use that can improve baking performance over time.
• Tight-Fitting Domed Lid
  Encloses the dough so retained and circulating steam can support crust, flavor and rise.
• Low-Profile Ridged Base
  Uses a shallow, textured baking surface to promote balanced browning.
• Three-Ring Base Embossing
  Imprints a signature Le Creuset finish on bread without requiring parchment paper.
• Ergonomic Knob and Handles
  Make the covered bread oven easier to lift for baking and serving.
• Dishwasher-Safe Care
  Allows convenient machine cleaning after baking.
• Multiple Heat Sources
  Works with ceramic, electric, gas and induction heat, plus ovens and broilers.
• Made in France
  Pairs French production with a versatile Licorice enamel finish.