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Brod & Taylor Ultralight Baking Shell for Sourdough Bread (Batard) – No Preheating Needed for Crispy Crust and Even Baking

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Arrives Thursday, Jun 19
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Size: Batard


Features

  • Artisan Sourdough Baking Shell for Perfect Bread Creates the ideal baking environment for professional-quality bread with a crisp, crackling crust and superior dough rise.
  • Ultralight, No-Preheat Bread Baking Dome Made from high-performance aluminum, this lightweight shell requires no preheating and is easy to handle, unlike heavy cast iron alternatives.
  • Advanced Steam Retention for Even Baking Heat quickly passes through the shell while trapping steam inside, ensuring a classic sourdough crust and an airy interior. Lift the shell off halfway through baking for the perfect balance of steam and browning.
  • Hassle-Free, Open-Oven Baking No need to transfer dough into a hot pot. Simply slide your shaped dough onto any flat baking surface and cover with the Baking Shell for stress-free baking.
  • Dual-Purpose Bread Cover & Storage Also functions as a stylish bread dome to keep your loaves fresh when stored on a countertop, butcher block, or cutting board.
  • Compact, Durable, and Patent-Pending Design Pure anodized aluminum coatingno non-stick chemicals, no additives, and FDA tested. Dimensions: 12.5 x 8 x 5.5 in (32 x 20 x 14 cm). Material: Aluminum. Weight: 1lb 1oz (480g).

Material: Aluminum


Color: Aluminum


Brand: Brod & Taylor


Item dimensions L x W x H: 13.5 x 8 x 5.5 inches


Shape: Rectangular


Item Weight: ‎16 ounces


Capacity: ‎1 load


Product Care Instructions: ‎Hand Wash Only


With Lid: ‎No


Is Dishwasher Safe: ‎No


Is Oven Safe: ‎Yes


UPC: ‎856805005524


Manufacturer: ‎Brod & Taylor


Part Number: ‎SC-100/400


Item Weight: ‎1 pounds


Product Dimensions: ‎13.5 x 8 x 5.5 inches


Item model number: ‎SC-100/400


Size: ‎Batard


Number Of Pieces: ‎1


Special Features: ‎Lightweight


Included Components: ‎Shell


Batteries Included?: ‎No


Batteries Required?: ‎No


Date First Available: August 6, 2024


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • We switched from heavy le Creuset Dutch oven.
Size: Batard
We were looking for something bigger than our 4.5 quart le Creuset Dutch over for baking our oval sour dough bread, which would have ended up weighing at least 15 lbs. Further research and we found this shell dome. We are very satisfied with the ease and lightness of this baking method. Our first loaf came out big, beautiful and perfectly baked. Never again will I use cast iron. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2025 by Tereza

  • Works as described
Size: Boule
Works as described. It’s light weight and easy to use. The handle on the side instead of on top helps to place it over the boule with little effort. It heated up quickly and produced a nice crispy crust. Also, it’s very easy to clean.
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2025 by Amazon Customer

  • It Really Works
Size: Batard
Like the title says, it works as advertised. I bake bâtards, and the shell encourages oven spring. I've baked two loaves with it, and the results are consistent so far.
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2025 by Amazon Customer

  • Works great for sourdough and very light
Size: Boule
First loaf of bread had great oven spring and the bottom crust was thinner and easier to cut through than with the preheated cast iron dutch oven I have been using. I baked it on a stone with parchment underneath and launched it with a peel. It was so much easier than using the heavy and hot dutch oven. The boule size is plenty big for a batard and check the dimensions of your stone or steel to make sure it will fit. I took one star off because I think it is overpriced for what it is, but I am very happy with the function so far. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2025 by WGS WGS

  • Dome is great, very light, easy to use
Size: Boule
Overall I would say this is a great product if you make a lot of sourdough. The dome is lightweight and you get a good rise with it. It heats up fast and the knob in the front makes it very easy to grab out of the oven.
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2025 by luvmodern

  • Perfect
Size: Batard
Perfect! Just wished they would make it in a longer size
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2025 by anna

  • FIRST IMPRESSION NOT GOOD, I'LL UPDATE AFTER A SECOND TRY
Size: Batard
I'm not a beginner baker. I was very excited about getting this shell, I mulled about expending that much money but I finally gave in and ordered one. Up to now I have been baking sourdough for many years in the Romertopft clay bakers with amazing and consistent results. However, they are very heavy and cumbersome to take in and out of the oven when you bake frequently as I do. So I was hoping this shell would solve that problem. I prepared my usual dough and split in 3 loafs. I baked the first one using the shell and the results were not good (photo below) it came out flattened and burnt around the sides, same result with the second one so for the third loaf I went back to my trusty Romertopft and you can see the huge difference in the spring and even colored crust. I still have it and I'll give it another try before deciding to sent it back, but honestly I don't have high hopes of better results. Talking to other bakers I've gotten to the conclusion that the Romertopft shields the sides of the dough a lot better than the shell. I'll update after the second try **UPDATE AFTER SECOND TRY** I have decided to keep it and tweak the way I bake the bread. Not having to lift heavy vessels in and out of the oven has convinced me to put a bit more effort into finding how to make it work. The second time I used it I decreased the time in the oven to 20 mins after I uncovered the dough and also I lowered down the temperature. The third loaf looks much better I think. We'll see. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2025 by Laura Vidal Laura Vidal

  • Perfect baking shell
Size: Batard
Works fantastic it’s perfect for single loaf baking
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2025 by Perry Porter

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