Ruffled edges on this vintage-inspired baking dish not only give it a charming look but are also key to producing a perfectly puffed, beautifully browned brioche loaf. Designed to heat slowly with superior heat distribution, the baker gives each loaf its characteristic tender, flaky texture. Crafted of dense stoneware with a nonporous white glaze, the baking pan is non-reactive, scratch-resistant and resists stains and flavor absorption. The nearly non-stick interior easily releases bread and cleans up easily.Revered by both professional chefs and home cooks since its 1925 debut, Le Creuset's classic cookware is prized for its utilitarian beauty and unsurpassed heat retention.