Emile Henry Bread Loaf Baker - Black

Emile Henry Bread Loaf Baker - Black

French-made 2.1 Qt covered ceramic bread baker for classic sandwich loaves, toast bread, and everyday yeast breads

The Emile Henry Bread Loaf Baker - Black gives homemade bread the steam and controlled heat needed for an evenly golden crust and soft, tender crumb. Made in France from Emile Henry's HR Ceramic® Burgundy clay, its covered 2.1-quart loaf shape is designed for recipes using up to 4 cups of flour and produces a neatly shaped loaf of approximately 1.5 pounds.

Why Order from Design & Grace

Authorized Emile Henry retailer: Design & Grace is an authorized Emile Henry retailer, so you receive genuine French-made ceramic backed by the full manufacturer warranty.

Ships from Texas: Your Emile Henry bread baker is carefully packed and shipped from our Texas facility.

Designed for everyday slicing bread: Unlike the larger Artisan Bread Loaf Baker, this compact covered baker produces a traditional oblong loaf with consistent slices for sandwiches, toast, and French toast.

A Covered Baker for Classic Loaf-Shaped Bread

The fitted ceramic lid captures moisture released by the dough during baking and holds it around the loaf as steam. That controlled humidity supports a consistent rise and keeps the interior tender while the crust develops its finished golden color.

The loaf-shaped base gives the dough a defined form rather than the freeform profile of an artisan boule. Emile Henry's glazed ceramic is non-reactive, requires no seasoning, and is substantially easier to maintain than bare cast iron.

Signature Features

2.1-quart capacity: Sized for everyday bread recipes using up to 4 cups of flour.

Approximately 1.5 lb loaf: Produces a practical slicing loaf for sandwiches, morning toast, French toast, and everyday serving.

Steam-trapping ceramic lid: Captures moisture from the dough during baking to support an even crust and soft interior.

Classic loaf shape: The oblong base creates consistent slices rather than a wide rustic boule.

HR Ceramic®: Emile Henry's high-fired Burgundy clay ceramic distributes and retains heat while resisting normal thermal and mechanical shock.

Freezer-to-oven performance: The ceramic can move directly from the freezer to a hot oven up to 500°F / 250°C.

Non-reactive glaze: The glazed ceramic requires no seasoning and will not react with sourdough or other acidic doughs.

Can be preheated empty: The baker is designed to tolerate empty preheating when your bread recipe calls for it.

Microwave and dishwasher safe: The ceramic is suitable for microwave use and straightforward dishwasher cleanup.

Made in France: Emile Henry crafts the baker in Burgundy from regional clay.

From Our Founder

"This is the Emile Henry bread baker I would choose for the loaf you want to slice all week. The covered ceramic gives the bread the steam it needs, while the compact loaf shape produces consistent slices that work especially well for sandwiches and toast."

Tony Boulton, Founder, Design & Grace

Ships from Texas with Confidence

Your Emile Henry Bread Loaf Baker is carefully packed and shipped from our Texas facility. As an authorized Emile Henry retailer, Design & Grace provides genuine French-made ceramic with manufacturer warranty coverage and knowledgeable customer support.