Bake dreamy artisanal loaves of sourdough, maple-pecan or no-knead bread with this versatile baking dish from Emile Henry. Crafted of clay from the Burgundy region of France, the lidded bread loaf baker creates the ideal conditions for baking bread. The spherical shape and ceramic construction diffuse heat gently for perfect results. Glazed fade-resistant black, the lidded pan does double duty cooking vegetables and more on the stove or grilljust flip every 15 minutes for even browning.Made in France since 1850, Emile Henry ceramics embrace modern technology to deliver products that can withstand all oven cooking temperatures, absorbing, distributing and retaining heat evenly.