Emile Henry Bread Baker Round - Ceramic - Grand Cru - ø 29.5 cm / 5.2 liter
Authentic stone-oven effect – for a crispy crust and light, airy bread
Regulates humidity – the domed lid retains the correct steam balance
Handmade in France – top quality from Burgundy since 1850
Homemade bread with a crust that crackles, a crumb that is perfectly airy, and a smell that fills your entire kitchen - that is not luck, that is the right Bread Baker. The Emile Henry Round Bread Baker Grand Cru is exactly what you need to conjure up a professional loaf from the oven every time. No baking stones, no steam pans, no tricks: just ceramic that does its job as it should.
Why this is the smartest investment for your bread baking sessions
Homemade bread is a moment - from hands in the dough to the first slice at the table. But you don't bake a beautiful, golden-brown loaf with just any Bread Baker. Emile Henry has designed this as a complete bread baking solution: from the first kneading and rising step to the perfect end result. And all in one ceramic dish that also looks stunning.
- Top as a bowl - Simply turn the dome-shaped lid upside down and use it as a rising bowl for your dough. Smart, space-saving, and practical.
- Traditional oven conditions replicated - The dome lid retains steam during baking, just like in a traditional bread oven. Result: a crispy, deep brown crust with a soft interior.
- Ribbed bottom - The ribs on the inside ensure air circulation under the bread, preventing it from sticking and allowing the bottom to cook evenly.
- Handmade French pottery - Each dish comes from the workshops of Emile Henry in Burgundy, made from Burgundy clay that is heat resistant up to 270 degrees Celsius.
- 10-year warranty - Not a disposable product: this is a Bread Baker that lasts for generations.
- Dishwasher safe, microwave safe, and freezer safe - Maximum convenience from baking to storing leftovers.
From dough to table: here's how it works
The genius of this Bread Baker lies in its simplicity. You start with the lid: place it upside down on your work surface and use it as a spacious, stable bowl to knead and let your dough rise. The ceramic keeps the temperature nice and even, which is good for a consistent rising process. After the first rise, you shape your bread, place it in the actual baking dish for the second rise, and put the whole thing - lid on - in the oven.
Then the magic begins. The dome-shaped lid creates a mini steam oven around your bread. The moisture released from the dough gets trapped and creates a stretch in the crust - that is what causes those beautiful, open cracks in artisan bread. Halfway through baking, you remove the lid so the crust can further color and develop that typical deep brown, crispy exterior. The result: a loaf to be proud of.
The ribbed bottom is no coincidence. The ribs raise your bread slightly in the dish, allowing warm air to circulate underneath. No sticky bottom, no undercooked center - just evenly baked bread from top to bottom.
Ceramic that truly proves its worth
Emile Henry has been working with Burgundy clay for over 160 years, and you can tell. This is not pottery that discolors or cracks after three bakes. The Grand Cru - that deep, warm reddish-brown color - is not only beautiful but also functional: the dark surface absorbs heat more efficiently and distributes that heat evenly to your bread dough. No hot spots, no unevenly baked edges.
The material is also suitable for temperatures up to 270 degrees Celsius, giving you all the room to preheat your oven to the maximum for that professional oven spring - the moment when the bread rises quickly as it hits the heat. That is exactly what artisan bakers do, and with this dish, you can do it at home.
And after baking? You simply place it on the table. Because a loaf in this Grand Cru dish is also a serving piece. The deep red looks beautiful on a wooden board with good butter and a bottle of wine. Enjoyment starts with the eye.
💡 Cookinglife Tip: Preheat the baking dish (without dough, without lid) for the last 10 minutes in the oven before placing your bread dough in it. This gives your bread an extra powerful oven spring and an even crispier bottom. Use an oven mitt when handling - ceramic retains heat well!
Not just for bread
Although this is a Bread Baker by design, the round ceramic shape is also wonderfully suitable for other preparations. Think of a stew that simmers slowly in the oven, a whole cauliflower that you roast with herb oil, or a round cake that you want to bake in a beautiful serving shape. Ceramic provides even heat distribution that you rarely get with metal forms - and you can taste it.
Specifications
- Brand: Emile Henry
- Collection: Grand Cru
- Material: Earthenware (ceramic)
- Color: Grand Cru (Red)
- Shape: Round
- Diameter: 29.5 cm
- Height: 14 cm
- Volume: 5.2 liters
- Weight: 2,850 grams
- Heat resistant up to: 270 degrees Celsius
- Oven safe: Yes
- Dishwasher safe: Yes
- Microwave safe: Yes
- Freezer safe: Yes
- Production: Handmade
- Country of origin: France
- Warranty: 10 years
In the package
- Emile Henry Round Bread Baker Grand Cru - diameter 29.5 cm (including dome lid)
Ready for your best bread ever?
Whether you are an experienced home baker or just starting with sourdough - the Emile Henry Round Bread Baker Grand Cru gives you the tools to bake a loaf you can be proud of every time. Handmade French craftsmanship, ten-year warranty, and a design that truly works. Add it to your cart and bake your first round, crispy masterpiece this weekend.
