Create toothsome loaves of artisanal bread in this clever pan that transforms your oven into the ideal bread oven. Ridges on the base ensure even browning, while the tight-fitting lid traps and circulates steam to ensure maximum rise and a crisp crust. Crafted of cast iron that distributes and retains heat exceptionally well, the domed bread pan is coated in durable porcelain enamel in bright white on its exterior and easy-to-clean matte black satin enamel on the inside. Use the ergonomic handles and stainless steel knoball designed to work with bulky pot holdersto carry the bread oven to the table and present your creations with a well-deserved flourish.Revered by both professional chefs and home cooks since its 1925 debut, Le Creuset's classic French cookware is prized for its utilitarian beauty and unsurpassed heat retention.