Recreating bakery-quality bread at home doesn’t have to mean lifting heavy Dutch ovens or working with scorching-hot cookware. The Brød & Taylor Baking Shell (Boule) offers a lightweight, easy-to-use alternative that delivers professional results with far less effort. By trapping steam and evenly distributing heat, it creates the ideal conditions for beautifully risen loaves with a crisp, golden crust and light, open crumb, all without the need for preheating.

Key Features

• Traps steam for the ideal sourdough rise and crisp, crackling crust
• Even heat distribution for consistent, bakery-quality results
• No preheating required — simply place over your dough and bake
• Lightweight (500 g) and easy to handle compared to heavy cast iron
• Made from pure anodised aluminium — no chemicals, coatings, or non-stick layers; FDA tested
• Generous size: 33 × 33 × 14 cm
• Doubles as a countertop bread cover to keep loaves fresh

Turning Tradition on Its Head

For generations, bakers have relied on preheated cast iron to achieve that perfect rise and crust. The Baking Shell makes that unnecessary, offering the same professional results without the weight, heat, or risk. Simply place your dough on a baking surface, cover it with the shell, and let it create bakery magic in your home oven, no juggling heavy pots required.

Ideal Baking Conditions

The secret to perfect bread lies in the balance of steam and heat, and the Baking Shell achieves both effortlessly. It traps steam at the start of baking to help your dough expand fully before setting the crust, then releases it midway for a crisp, golden finish. The result is a loaf with a beautifully open crumb, complex flavour, and that signature artisan crackle.

Lightweight, Safe & Versatile

At just 500 g, the Baking Shell is far lighter and safer to handle than cast iron and cools quickly after baking. Crafted from pure anodised aluminium, it’s food-safe, durable, and free from coatings or additives. Beyond baking, it doubles as an elegant countertop cover for freshly baked loaves, keeping them crisp yet fresh for longer, a thoughtful blend of modern innovation and traditional craftsmanship.