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Designed for use with our 11" roasters. Place it over your dough and the roaster becomes an oven inside the oven. Great for making rustic boules at home.
Each lid is spun from a single disc of 14-gauge carbon steel. Domed ten inches across and six inches tall, room enough for a boule to spring without catching the top. We finish it with a cast stainless knob, stamped with our mark.
What it does is simple. As the dough bakes it gives off steam, and the cloche keeps that steam wrapped around the loaf. The crust stays soft long enough for the bread to climb, then you lift the lid for the last half of the bake and it sets a dark, blistered, and crackling crust. Carbon steel takes heat fast and holds it.
Built to pair with any Blanc Creatives 11″ roaster.
Lid can be purchased a la carte or as a set with your choice of a steel or bronze handled roaster.
Each cloche/roaster combo will cook 1 loaf (any recipe up to 500g flour)
Spun 14-gauge carbon steel · 10″ diameter × 6″ tall · Cast stainless branded knob · Crafted in Waynesboro, Virginia.
- Handcrafted in Virginia
- North American Materials
- Lifetime Guarantee
- Handcrafted in Virginia
- Premium Materials
- Lifetime Guarantee
- Limited Release
Blanc Creatives crafts premium culinary tools, including carbon steel cookware, bakeware, barware, and cutlery, all hand-crafted in Virginia with heirloom-quality and chef-trusted performance.
Every piece is inspected multiple times throughout the making process by our skilled craftspeople. Natural variations, such as surface blemishes, subtle discoloration, or light tooling marks, are a normal part of handmade work and meet our rigorous quality standards. These do not affect performance or longevity.
Knives that don’t meet our criteria for “Firsts” are offered at a discount on our Garage Sale / Seconds page. These “Seconds” may include minor cosmetic imperfections, such as pits, extra hammer marks, or uneven finishes—most of which soften with use and do not affect function.
Over time, each knife will develop a rich patina, reflecting the meals it’s prepared and the hands that have used it. We proudly guarantee every Blanc Creatives product for life, and we’re here for the long haul of your cooking journey.
Protecting Your Heirloom
- Preheat gradually to avoid warping
- Avoid prolonged cooking with acidic or sugary foods (especially early on)
- Stick to neutral, oil-based cooking at first
- Use oils with high smoke points (grapeseed, avocado, etc.)
- Choose wood, silicone, or nylon utensils
After Each Use
- Wipe clean with a paper towel
- Rinse or lightly wash with mild soap if needed
- Dry thoroughly
- Set over low heat to remove residual moisture
- Apply a light coat of oil to protect the surface
- Use coarse salt to scrub off stuck-on bits
Avoid
- Frequent dish soap use
- Metal utensils
- Storing your pan wet
- Soaking in water
- Dishwashers
