Drawn to its outside size
For a round loaf with a light cover
Brod & Taylor Baking Shell (Boule) & SteelA separate aluminum shell covers the loaf on a 14-inch square steel.
Up to 1,200 g of dough14 × 14 in outside
Drawn to its outside size
For a round loaf in a light ceramic pot
Emile Henry Bread Pot
Bakes a round loaf of up to about 900 g (our estimate); 9.4 × 9.4 in outside; you lift 5.16 lb hot when the whole pot comes out.
A 24 cm Flame ceramic pot and domed lid for a round loaf, 5.16 lb in all.
Outside: 9.4 × 9.4 inWeight you lift hot: 5.16 lb when the whole pot comes outDough: up to about 900 g (our estimate)
Specifications from Emile Henry's own page. We do not test equipment hands-on: fit and lift answers are our arithmetic on these figures. How we compare.
How it differs from the Emile Henry Bread Cloche, Burgundy EH345508
The bread pot is a smaller, deeper ceramic pot; the cloche is a low platter under a tall dome. Both take a 3 to 4 cup flour recipe.
| Detail | Emile Henry Bread Pot | Emile Henry Bread Cloche, Burgundy EH345508 |
|---|---|---|
| Total weight (lb) | 5.16 | 6.5 |
| Exterior width (in) | 9.4 | 13.2 |
Side by side with the nearest alternatives
| Detail | Emile Henry Bread Pot | Emile Henry Pullman/Long Loaf Bread Baker | Staub Cast Iron Round Dutch Oven, 4 qt |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it does best | A round loaf in a light ceramic pot | A long covered loaf or a sandwich loaf | A smaller round loaf in a heavy enameled pot |
| Size and capacity | Up to about 900 g of dough (our estimate) | Up to about 900 g of dough (our estimate) | About 500 to 750 g of dough (our estimate) |
| Outside size | 9.4 × 9.4 in | 13.4 × 5.3 in | 11.93 × 9.45 in |
| Weight you lift hot | 5.16 lb when the whole pot comes out | 6.6 lb when the whole pot comes out | 10.68 lb when the whole pot comes out |
| Material | Flame ceramic (Burgundy clay), glazed | HR oven ceramic (Burgundy clay), glazed | enameled cast iron, black matte enamel interior |
| Buy | Maker | Maker | Maker |
| Brand | Emile Henry |
|---|---|
| Type of equipment | Bread ovens & cloches |
| Exterior width | 9.4 in |
| Exterior depth | 9.4 in |
| Assembled height | 6.3 in |
| Total weight | 5.16 lb |
| Material | Flame ceramic (Burgundy clay), glazed |
| Loaf shapes | boule |
| Dough capacity | Up to about 900 g (our estimate from the maker's 3 to 4 cup flour recipe) |
| Weight you lift hot | 5.16 lb when the whole pot comes out |
| Maximum oven temperature | 930 °F |
| Model | EH345500 (Burgundy) |
| Capacity | 2.1 qt (2 L) |
| Usable interior | 8.46 in across; 3.15 in high |
| Maker's recipe size | Holds a 3 to 4 cup flour recipe and bakes a 2 lb loaf (maker) |
| Heat sources | Oven, microwave, gas, electric or halogen hob; induction with a disk |
| Preheating | Preheat the pot or start in a cold oven; both work, says the maker |
| Made in | France |
| Temperature rating | Emile Henry rates its Flame ceramic for use at 500°C / 930°F, from the freezer straight into a hot oven |
| Care | Dishwasher-safe. |
Our estimate is from the maker's 3 to 4 cup flour recipe; it is a guide for planning, and the maker's own figure would replace it.
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