Le Creuset Signature Round Bread Oven 9.5-Inch in Artichaut - 21301024795511

Le Creuset 21301024795511 Signature 9.5-Inch Bread Oven with Crucible Knob in Artichaut

The Le Creuset Signature Bread Oven 21301024795511 in Artichaut takes home baking to the next level of delicious and beautiful. Purpose-built from legendary enameled cast iron, its two-piece form brings exceptional heat distribution and retention to the bread-making process, helping home bakers achieve consistent, bakery-quality results. Crafted in France by a brand that pioneered colorful enameled cast iron cookware, it combines generations of expertise with a trend-leading hue that brings beautiful color to the kitchen.

Inside, the tight-fitting dome captures moisture and keeps steam moving around the dough. That steamy environment encourages maximum rise while developing the texture, flavor and crisp exterior that make a freshly baked loaf so satisfying. Below, the low-profile base uses raised ridges to guide even browning and leave the finished bread marked with Le Creuset's hallmark three rings. Together, the lid and base create a purpose-built baking environment that makes expert-style results more approachable at home.

Le Creuset's porcelain enamel makes this bread oven ready to use without seasoning, helps minimize sticking and resists dulling, staining, chipping and cracking. The matte black satin interior is designed for easy upkeep and develops a patina over time to enhance baking performance, while ergonomic knobs and handles make lifting more comfortable even with bulky oven mitts. Both the Bread Oven and its knob are oven-safe up to 500 degrees F, and the cookware is suitable for all stovetops, including induction. Beyond classic bread, it handles sweet or savory baked goods, and the versatile base can serve separately as a skillet or roaster. It is dishwasher-safe, though hand washing is recommended.

Features

• Legendary Enameled Cast Iron
  Steady heat distribution and retention support consistent baking from edge to center.
• Steam-Circulating Domed Lid
  Encloses moisture around the dough to encourage a higher rise, full flavor and a crisp crust.
• Ridged Low-Profile Base
  Guides uniform browning while imprinting each loaf with the Le Creuset three-ring pattern.
• Ready-To-Use Porcelain Enamel
  Skips seasoning and provides a durable finish that minimizes sticking and resists stains and damage.
• Matte Black Satin Interior
  Cleans easily and gains a performance-enhancing patina through continued use.
• Ergonomic Knobs And Handles
  Offer a secure, comfortable hold when lifting the pieces with bulky oven mitts.
• Lightweight By Quart
  Generations of expertise deliver the lightest-weight cast iron by quart on the market.
• 500 Degrees F Oven-Safe Design
  The Bread Oven and its knob withstand oven temperatures up to 500 degrees F.
• All-Stovetop Compatibility
  Works with ceramic, electric, gas and induction cooktops as well as ovens and broilers.
• Versatile Baking And Cooking
  Prepares bread and sweet or savory baked goods, while the base doubles as a skillet or roaster.
• Dishwasher-Safe Construction
  Allows dishwasher cleaning for convenience, with hand washing recommended to preserve the finish.
• Refrigerator And Freezer Storage
  The non-porous enameled surface can hold raw or cooked food in the refrigerator or freezer.

Footnotes:

Handles, the lid and the knob become hot during use. Always use a dry, heat-resistant hand protector, and use caution when lifting the lid because released steam can cause burns or injury.

Never use this product in a microwave or on unregulated heat sources such as outdoor grills, open fires or pizza ovens. For oven use, place it on an oven rack rather than directly on the oven floor.

Heat and cool the cookware gradually. Use low to medium stovetop heat, never maximum or high heat for preheating or cooking, and keep gas flames confined to the base.

When using a broiler, maintain at least 5 cm / 2 in between the heat source and the product's top rim.

Allow the cookware to cool to room temperature before cleaning. Use warm, soapy water with a soft, non-abrasive sponge or brush, and never plunge a hot product into cold water.

Stop using the product if the interior enamel chips, as ingesting enamel fragments could cause personal injury.