Bake large, beautifully rustic loaves of cinnamon, olive and sourdough bread with this baking dish from Emile Henry. Crafted of clay from the Burgundy region of France, the lidded bread loaf baker creates an ideal, miniature bread oven in your own kitchen. The unglazed interior of the lid controls humidity, while openings on both ends ensure a perfectly crispy crust. The textured base elevates the loaf to encourage airflow and prevent sticking. Glazed a rich burgundy red, the lidded pan makes a thoughtful gift for the bread-baking enthusiast.Handmade 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.