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 smaller round loaf in a heavy enameled pot
Staub Cast Iron Round Dutch Oven, 4 qt
Bakes a round loaf of about 500 to 750 g (our estimate); 11.93 × 9.45 in outside; you lift 10.68 lb hot when the whole pot comes out.
A 4 qt, 24 cm enameled cast-iron cocotte for a smaller round loaf, rated to 500°F.
Outside: 11.93 × 9.45 inWeight you lift hot: 10.68 lb when the whole pot comes outDough: about 500 to 750 g (our estimate)
Specifications from Staub'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 Le Creuset Signature Round Dutch Oven, 5.5 qt
The Staub is a size smaller: 4 qt against 5.5 qt, for a smaller round loaf. Both are enameled and rated to 500°F.
| Detail | Staub Cast Iron Round Dutch Oven, 4 qt | Le Creuset Signature Round Dutch Oven, 5.5 qt |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4 qt (3.7 L) | 5.5 qt |
| Exterior width (in) | 11.93 | 13.9 |
Side by side with the nearest alternatives
| Detail | Staub Cast Iron Round Dutch Oven, 4 qt | Lodge 5 Quart Cast Iron Double Dutch Oven | Lodge Blacklock 5.5 Quart Lightweight Cast Iron Dutch Oven |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it does best | A smaller round loaf in a heavy enameled pot | A round loaf and a multipurpose vessel | A 5.5 qt cast-iron pot that is lighter to lift |
| Size and capacity | About 500 to 750 g of dough (our estimate) | About 750 to 1,000 g of dough (our estimate) | About 750 to 1,100 g of dough (our estimate) |
| Outside size | 11.93 × 9.45 in | 12.62 × 10.37 in | 12.63 × 10.38 in |
| Weight you lift hot | 10.68 lb when the whole pot comes out | 12.37 lb when the whole pot comes out | 11.29 lb when the whole pot comes out |
| Material | enameled cast iron, black matte enamel interior | seasoned cast iron, vegetable-oil seasoning | triple-seasoned cast iron, vegetable-oil seasoning |
| Buy | Maker | Amazon and maker | Maker |
| Brand | Staub |
|---|---|
| Type of equipment | Bread ovens & cloches |
| Exterior width | 11.93 in |
| Exterior depth | 9.45 in |
| Assembled height | 6.02 in |
| Total weight | 10.68 lb |
| Material | enameled cast iron, black matte enamel interior |
| Loaf shapes | boule |
| Dough capacity | About 500 to 750 g (our estimate from the 4-quart, 24 cm round pot, using our Dutch oven size guide) |
| Weight you lift hot | 10.68 lb when the whole pot comes out |
| Maximum oven temperature | 500 °F |
| Model | 40510-283-0 (Dark Blue), 24 cm |
| Capacity | 4 qt (3.7 L) |
| Maker's dimensions | 30.3 × 24 × 15.3 cm with the lid; 10.5 cm high without it |
| Top diameter | 24 cm |
| Seasoning | None needed (black matte enamel) |
| Compatible heat sources | All stovetops including induction, oven |
| Made in | France |
| Care | Dishwasher-safe; Staub recommends hand washing. |
Our estimate is from the 4-quart, 24 cm round pot, using our Dutch oven size guide; it is a guide for planning, and the maker's own figure would replace it.
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