How to bake bread in an Emile Henry bread baking dish?

In the world of bread baking there are few things as satisfying as baking the perfect loaf. Whether you're a beginner or have been baking your own bread for years, Emile Henry bread baking dishes can take your baking experience to the next level.

Nothing beats the smell of freshly baked bread in your own kitchen. Baking that perfect loaf may seem challenging, but Emile Henry bread baking dishes make it much easier. In this guide we explain how these baking dishes work and how you can use them to bake delicious bread time and time again.

Preparation

Preheating the oven: Depending on your recipe and the instructions for the Emile Henry baking dish, you should preheat the oven to the recommended temperature. The optimal temperature can vary, so consult the specific instructions for your model.

Dough preparation: Prepare your bread dough according to your favorite recipe. For the Emile Henry baking dish it is generally recommended to use about 500 to 750 grams of dough.

Preparing the dish: Lightly dust the inside of the baking dish with flour to prevent the dough from sticking. Depending on the hydration of your dough, you may need more or less flour.

Shaping the dough: Shape your dough into the desired form. Make sure it fits well in the dish but isn’t packed too tightly.

Useful baking tips

Greasing the pan: It’s not strictly necessary to grease the Emile Henry baking dish because of its smooth surface, but it can make removing the bread after baking easier. Instead of greasing, it’s often recommended to lightly dust the dish with flour.

Preheating the pan: This can indeed be a dilemma, because traditional advice often suggests preheating baking dishes to encourage a crisp crust. There are adjustments you might consider:

Traditional method: Normally you would place the empty baking dish in the oven while it preheats and put the dough into the hot dish just before baking. This helps create a steamy environment that contributes to forming a crisp crust.
Cold-start method: With some Emile Henry products, such as the Grande Cru bread baker, you can place the dough in the baking dish before the oven is preheated. You then start with a cold oven and put the dish with the dough in when you turn the oven on.

Baking

Positioning in the oven: Place the baking dish with the dough in the correct position in the oven. This is usually the center of the oven to ensure even heat distribution.

Baking time and temperature: Bake your bread according to the time and temperature called for in your recipe. Take into account the specific instructions for the Emile Henry baking dish, as baking time can vary depending on the model and the oven. Remove the lid during the last 10–15 minutes of baking to brown the crust, if necessary.

Tip: Use an oven thermometer to know the temperature accurately

After baking

Removing from the oven: Use oven mitts to take the hot baking dish out of the oven. Place it on a heatproof surface and let the bread cool in the dish for a few minutes.

Removing the bread: After a short cooldown, turn the baking dish over carefully and remove the bread. If the bread has been prepared well and the dish properly dusted, the loaf should come out easily.

Cooling: Let the bread cool completely on a wire rack before slicing. This helps improve texture and flavor.

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