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product_id: 723219274
title: "Baking Shell (Boule), Ultra-Light Alternative to Bread Cloche/Dutch Oven, No Preheating Needed, Sourdough Baking Shell for Crispy Crust and Even Baking, Easy to Clean, Aluminium, Grey"
brand: "brod & taylor"
price: "$426"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/723219274-baking-shell-boule-ultra-light-alternative-to-bread-cloche-dutch
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
---

# Steam-trapping for crispy crust No preheating needed Ultra-light 0.51 kg Baking Shell (Boule), Ultra-Light Alternative to Bread Cloche/Dutch Oven, No Preheating Needed, Sourdough Baking Shell for Crispy Crust and Even Baking, Easy to Clean, Aluminium, Grey

**Brand:** brod & taylor
**Price:** $426
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🍞 Bake Like a Pro, Without the Pro Fuss!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Baking Shell (Boule), Ultra-Light Alternative to Bread Cloche/Dutch Oven, No Preheating Needed, Sourdough Baking Shell for Crispy Crust and Even Baking, Easy to Clean, Aluminium, Grey by brod & taylor
- **How much does it cost?** $426 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/723219274-baking-shell-boule-ultra-light-alternative-to-bread-cloche-dutch)

## Best For

- brod & taylor enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted brod & taylor brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Skip the Hot Handle Hassle:** No preheating required—just cover your dough and bake safely without heavy lifting.
- • **Simple 3-Step Baking Ritual:** Preheat your stone, place dough, cover with shell—remove after 20 mins for golden finish.
- • **Universal Oven Compatibility:** Works seamlessly with gas or electric ovens, stones, steels, or baking sheets up to 288°C.
- • **Effortless Artisan Bread at Home:** Create bakery-quality loaves with perfect crust and airy crumb every time.
- • **Light as a Feather, Strong as Steel:** Weighs under 1 lb, making it easy to handle and clean—ditch the bulky Dutch oven.

## Overview

The Brod & Taylor Baking Shell is an ultra-light, anodized aluminum bread cloche designed to trap steam and evenly distribute heat for professional-quality sourdough with a crispy crust. Unlike traditional Dutch ovens, it requires no preheating, weighs just 0.51 kg, and is easy to clean. Compatible with gas and electric ovens, it withstands temperatures up to 288°C and simplifies artisan bread baking into three easy steps.

## Description

Free delivery and returns on eligible orders. Buy Brod & Taylor Baking Shell (Boule), Ultra-Light Alternative to Bread Cloche/Dutch Oven, No Preheating Needed, Sourdough Baking Shell for Crispy Crust and Even Baking, Easy to Clean, Aluminium, Grey at desertcart UK.

Review: How to use properly - I bought the boule and the batard. I would suggest the batard for making bread rolls ( and they are amazing) the boule for making full loaves of bread. Little tip spray both with water before placing over dough and grease the inner rim to avoid dough sticking. Other than that, perfect.
Review: Great for sourdough - I bought this alongside the baking steel works brilliantly for my sourdough no heavy lifting, light to hold great handle excellent quality, my bread turns out great

## Features

- BAKERY-QUALITY BREAD AT HOME - The Baking Shell creates the ideal environment for professional quality bread. Traps steam and evenly distributes heat for professional looking loaves with a crispy, golden crust and an airy interior.
- NO PREHEATING REQUIRED – Unlike a Dutch oven, this shell requires no preheating, so there's no need to touch a hot container. Just place your dough on a flat baking surface and cover with the shell. It also cools fast and won’t crack.
- LIGHTWEIGHT & EASY TO CLEAN – This ultralight shell weighs just 0.51 kg, unlike a 7-8 kg Dutch oven. Cleanup is simple, just give it a quick wipe, no need to scrub and re-season. This baking shell makes bread baking faster and easier.
- 3 EASY STEPS – 1. Preheat your oven with a steel or stone. 2. Place your risen dough on the hot surface. 3. Cover with the shell. That’s it! After 20 minutes, remove the shell and finish baking uncovered to brown the crust. It’s the simplest way to bake artisan bread at home.
- HOME-OVEN FRIENDLY – Designed for both gas and electric ovens. Works on stones, steels, or baking sheets. The food-safe aluminium withstands up to 288 °C and contains no chemical coatings like PTFE or PFOA. Dimensions: 330 x 330 x 140 mm.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0DB6LB6GG |
| Best Sellers Rank | 112,050 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) 37 in Dutch Ovens |
| Capacity | 1 load |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (278) |
| Date First Available | 20 Sept. 2024 |
| Dishwasher safe? | No |
| Finish type | Anodized |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00856805005661 |
| Is oven safe | Yes |
| Item Weight | 1.23 kg |
| Item diameter | 13 Inches |
| Lid material | Aluminum |
| Manufacturer | Brod & Taylor |
| Model Number | SC-100/400 |
| Product care instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Special Features | Heat Quickly, Steam Trap, Lightweight, Used as a Bread Keeper |
| UPC | 856805005661 |
| Unit count | 1.0 count |
| With lid | Yes |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Brod & Taylor
- **Colour:** Aluminum
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 34.9 x 31.8 x 14 centimetres
- **Material:** Aluminium
- **Shape:** Round

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ How to use properly
*by A***E on 20 January 2026*

I bought the boule and the batard. I would suggest the batard for making bread rolls ( and they are amazing) the boule for making full loaves of bread. Little tip spray both with water before placing over dough and grease the inner rim to avoid dough sticking. Other than that, perfect.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for sourdough
*by N***P on 7 November 2025*

I bought this alongside the baking steel works brilliantly for my sourdough no heavy lifting, light to hold great handle excellent quality, my bread turns out great

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very light and safe
*by G***S on 15 October 2025*

It's better than a dutch oven,it's safer because of the weight difference much lighter,works great with the brod & Taylor steel aswell

## Frequently Bought Together

- Brod & Taylor Ultralight Baking Shell for Sourdough Bread (Boule) – No Preheating Needed for Crispy Crust and Even Baking
- Brod & Taylor Bread Steel Original for Baking Bread & Cooking Pizza (14" x 14" x 0.1")
- Brod & Taylor Bread Peel

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*Product available on Desertcart New Zealand*
*Store origin: NZ*
*Last updated: 2026-02-27*