--- product_id: 723219322 title: "Baking Shell (Batard), Aluminum, Grey | Ultra-Light Alternative to Cloche/Dutch Oven, No Preheating, Baking Shell for Crispy Crust and Even Baking, Easy to Clean" brand: "brod & taylor" price: "₨4351" currency: SCR in_stock: true category: "Brod & Taylor" url: https://www.desertcart.sc/products/723219322-baking-shell-batard-aluminum-grey-ultra-light-alternative-to-cloche store_origin: SC region: Seychelles --- # No preheating needed Ultra-light 0.48 kg Withstands up to 288°C Baking Shell (Batard), Aluminum, Grey | Ultra-Light Alternative to Cloche/Dutch Oven, No Preheating, Baking Shell for Crispy Crust and Even Baking, Easy to Clean **Brand:** brod & taylor **Price:** ₨4351 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🍞 Elevate your home baking game—artisan bread, zero fuss! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Baking Shell (Batard), Aluminum, Grey | Ultra-Light Alternative to Cloche/Dutch Oven, No Preheating, Baking Shell for Crispy Crust and Even Baking, Easy to Clean by brod & taylor - **How much does it cost?** ₨4351 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sc](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/723219322-baking-shell-batard-aluminum-grey-ultra-light-alternative-to-cloche) ## 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 - • **Simple 3-Step Magic:** Preheat your stone or steel, place dough, cover with the shell—20 minutes later, remove and finish baking for flawless crust. - • **Skip the Heat Hassle:** No preheating required—just cover your dough and bake, avoiding hot container handling and speeding up your baking routine. - • **Featherweight Champion:** Weighing less than half a kilo, it’s a breeze to handle and clean compared to bulky Dutch ovens—no scrubbing or seasoning needed. - • **Oven-Ready Versatility:** Designed for gas and electric ovens, compatible with stones, steels, or baking sheets, and free from harmful chemical coatings. - • **Effortless Artisan Baking:** Create bakery-quality bread at home with perfect steam and heat distribution for that coveted crispy crust and airy crumb. ## Overview The Brod & Taylor Baking Shell (Batard) is a lightweight, aluminum bread cloche designed to replicate professional bakery conditions at home. It traps steam and evenly distributes heat to produce golden, crispy crusts and airy interiors without the need for preheating. Compatible with gas and electric ovens, it withstands temperatures up to 288°C and is easy to clean with just a quick wipe, making artisan bread baking faster, safer, and more accessible. ## Description Free delivery and returns on eligible orders. Buy Brod & Taylor Baking Shell (Batard), Aluminum, Grey | Ultra-Light Alternative to Cloche/Dutch Oven, No Preheating, Baking Shell for Crispy Crust and Even Baking, Easy to Clean at desertcart UK. ## 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 0.48 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: 203 x 140 x 318 mm. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0DB6KF1ZP | | Best Sellers Rank | 157,228 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) 49 in Dutch Ovens | | Brand Name | Brod & Taylor | | Capacity | 1 load | | Colour | Black | | Country Of Origin | China | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (202) | | Included Components | No additional components | | Is Oven Safe | Yes | | Is the item dishwasher safe? | No | | Item Diameter | 12.5 Inches | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 32D x 20W x 14H centimetres | | Item Shape | Round | | Item Weight | 1 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Brod & Taylor | | Manufacturer Part Number | SC-100/400 | | Material Type | Aluminium | | Model Number | SC-100/400 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash | | Size | Batard | | Special Feature | No Preheat Required, Lightweight, Easy to Clean, Professional Bread Baking Environment | | Specific Uses For Product | Bread | | UPC | 856805005524 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | | Upper Temperature Rating | 288 Degrees Celsius | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Brod & Taylor - **Colour:** Black - **Material:** Aluminium - **Shape:** Round - **Special feature:** No Preheat Required, Lightweight, Easy to Clean, Professional Bread Baking Environment ## Images ![Baking Shell (Batard), Aluminum, Grey | Ultra-Light Alternative to Cloche/Dutch Oven, No Preheating, Baking Shell for Crispy Crust and Even Baking, Easy to Clean - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61AefMB5NoL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Frequently Bought Together - Brod & Taylor Ultralight Baking Shell for Sourdough Bread (Batard) – No Preheating Needed for Crispy Crust and Even Baking - Brod & Taylor Bread Steel Max for Baking Bread & Cooking Pizza (14" x 14" x 0.15") - Brod & Taylor Bread Peel --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sc/products/723219322-baking-shell-batard-aluminum-grey-ultra-light-alternative-to-cloche](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/723219322-baking-shell-batard-aluminum-grey-ultra-light-alternative-to-cloche) --- *Product available on Desertcart Seychelles* *Store origin: SC* *Last updated: 2026-09-05*