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Commercial Grade Stoneware Bread Baker Engineered for Artisan Bread Baking and Superior Crust Development
The Sassafras Superstone Stoneware La Cloche Bread Baker is designed to recreate the steam rich environment of a traditional brick oven, helping bakers produce artisan loaves with exceptional oven spring, crisp crusts, and evenly baked interiors. Crafted from durable unglazed stoneware, this professional style bread baker absorbs and distributes heat evenly for consistent baking performance in both home and commercial kitchens.
Technical Specifications & Engineering Data
| Specification Metric | Commercial Field Tested Data |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Brand | Sassafras |
| Model / Series Line | Superstone La Cloche 1005 |
| Material Composition | Unglazed Stoneware |
| Capacity | 5 Qt |
| Approximate Baking Capacity | Up to 9 lb |
| Exact Physical Dimensions | 12" Diameter × 7" Height |
| Overall Dimensions | 10" × 10" × 10" |
| Product Weight | 9 lb |
| Shape | Round |
| Oven Safe | Yes |
| Operating Temperature Range | 500°F to 2100°F* |
| Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Country of Manufacture | Crafted for Artisan Bread Baking |
| Warranty | 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty |
*Use only within your oven's recommended operating limits.
Core Operational Features
Professional Steam Baking Environment: The domed stoneware lid traps natural moisture released from the dough, creating a humid baking chamber that promotes exceptional oven spring and develops a crisp, deeply caramelized crust.
Premium Unglazed Stoneware Construction: The natural stoneware material absorbs, retains, and distributes heat evenly, helping eliminate hot spots while producing consistent baking results from crust to crumb.
Excellent Heat Retention: The dense stoneware construction maintains stable baking temperatures throughout the baking process, supporting uniform rise and thorough interior baking.
Naturally Ventilated Baking Surface: The unglazed interior helps regulate moisture during baking while encouraging a well developed crust with artisan quality texture.
Built for Long Term Baking Performance: Designed to withstand repeated high temperature baking cycles, the durable stoneware construction provides dependable performance for years of artisan bread production.
Professional Applications
Ideal for baking sourdough, rustic country loaves, French bread, sandwich bread, whole grain loaves, artisan boules, and naturally leavened doughs. It is equally suited for experienced bakers, culinary schools, bakeries, and home kitchens seeking professional quality bread with traditional baking characteristics.
Why Professionals Choose It
Artisan bakers value the Sassafras Superstone La Cloche for its ability to recreate the baking conditions of traditional masonry ovens without specialized equipment. Its heat retention, steam capturing design, and durable stoneware construction help produce breads with superior crust development, improved volume, and consistently excellent texture.
Care & Maintenance
Allow the bread baker to cool completely before cleaning. Hand wash only using warm water and a soft brush or cloth. Avoid soap whenever possible, as unglazed stoneware naturally seasons with use. Never place the baker in a dishwasher or subject it to sudden temperature changes, as thermal shock may damage the stoneware. Store in a dry location to preserve long term baking performance.