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Brod & Taylor Baking Shell (Boule)

$85.00

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About this item

Highlights

  • With the Baking Shell, you get the same results as traditional pre-heated and heavy cast iron vessels, without the stress of lugging around a searing hot and heavy pot.
  • The most frantic part of bread baking is now the easiest. Just slide the bread dough onto any flat baking surface in your oven and place the shell over it.
  • The Baking Shell creates the perfect environment for baking great bread.
  • Lightweight and easy to handle, the Baking Shell requires no preheating. Heat quickly passes through the shell while it also traps steam - the perfect combination for the classic sourdough rise and a crackling crispy crust.
  • Dough capacity: up to 1,200g of dough, shaped either round or as a batard. Note the exact capacity may vary depending on the particular type of dough, how it is shaped, and how much it spreads during baking.

Description

The Baking Shell creates the perfect environment for baking great bread. Lightweight and easy to handle, it requires no preheating. Heat quickly passes through the shell and steam is trapped under it. For the perfect combination of a classic dough rise and crackling crispy crust, lift the shell off halfway through baking. With the Baking Shell, you get the same results as traditional pre-heated and heavy cast iron vessels, without the stress of lugging around a searing hot and heavy pot. The most frantic part of bread baking is now the easiest. Just slide the bread dough onto any flat baking surface in your oven and place the shell over it. Also used as a convenient cover to keep bread fresh when stored on a countertop, butcher block, or cutting board. - Made of Aluminum
- Pure anodized aluminum coating–no non-stick chemicals, no additives, and FDA tested.
- Dimensions: 13 x 13 x 5.5 in / 33 x 33 x 14 cm
- Weight: 1lb 2oz / 500g

Patent Pending
Features: Round (shape)
Dimensions (Overall): 5.5 inches (H) x 13 inches (W) x 13 inches (D)
Weight: 18 ounces
Baking Cooking Surface: Anodized Aluminum
Material: Anodized Aluminum
Care & Cleaning: Clean With Water and Mild Detergent
Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty. To obtain a copy of the manufacturer's or supplier's warranty for this item prior to purchasing the item, please call Target Guest Services at 1-800-591-3869
TCIN: 1011035089
UPC: 856805005661
Origin: imported
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Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 7.5 inches length x 13.6 inches width x 15.8 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 2.7 pounds
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The baking shell has transformed the bread-making experience for many guests, offering a lightweight and easy-to-use alternative to traditional heavy cast iron dutch ovens. It excels in creating beautiful crusts and oven spring, making it ideal for sourdough and other types of bread. Guests appreciate its versatility, as it can be used for various baking needs, and its design allows for effortless handling and storage. Overall, it enhances the joy of baking with impressive results.
    Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
    4.8 out of 5 stars with 181 reviews
    5 out of 5 stars
    11 October, 2026
    originally posted on brodandtaylor.com

    (no review title)

    Works great I like it. It’s very light weight. I would definitely recommend this product.
    Tx chicken lady
    From Customer Support team
    TX Chicken Lady, thank you for reviewing your Boule Baking Shell! We're dough-lited to see all five stars. Happy baking!
    7 days ago
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    5 out of 5 stars
    27 September, 2026
    originally posted on brodandtaylor.com

    Excellent in every aspect!

    LOVE IT. I have several sourdough baking vessels—a Challenger bread pan, a Krustic (oval) Dutch oven, and a Le Creuset Dutch oven—and the Baking Shell is far and away my favorite. It’s light as a feather, which is a huge asset when you’re trying to quickly transfer loaves and trap all that lovely steam. So huge plus there. But I find that I get better oven spring and an all-around better bake with the Baking Shell than with any other vessel.
    startabuzz
    From Customer Support team
    We're so glad the baking shell has risen to the top of your lineup ahead of some serious competition - better oven spring and a lighter lift is a combination that's hard to beat! Thanks for such a glowing review!
    16 days ago
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    5 out of 5 stars
    25 September, 2026
    originally posted on brodandtaylor.com

    Great oven spring with the boule and oval!

    So light and easy to use! This fits so well with the Brid and Taylor steel!
    Diane
    From Customer Support team
    We're so glad the baking shell is delivering beautiful oven spring and pairing perfectly with the steel - a match made in bread heaven! Thanks for the wonderful review!
    16 days ago
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    1 out of 5 stars
    21 September, 2026
    originally posted on brodandtaylor.com

    TOTAL WASTE

    This thing is WAY WAY to small. I just bought a 2/3 hotel pan from a restaurant supply, slapped a dutch oven replacement handle on it and had the perfect set up for about 30 bucks.
    Penny
    From Customer Support team
    Penny, please reach out to our Customer Support team at contact@brodandtaylor.com ~ we're happy to assist.
    29 days ago
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    5 out of 5 stars
    6 September, 2026
    originally posted on brodandtaylor.com

    First time user of the batard

    The batard helps my sourdough loaf come out perfectly!
    Designercj4
    From Customer Support team
    Thank you for reviewing your Batard Baking Shell. We're dough-lited to see all five stars!
    29 days ago
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    5 out of 5 stars
    2 September, 2026
    originally posted on brodandtaylor.com

    Kitchen Bell

    Total freedom now from blazing hot - and heavy- cast iron dutch ovens when baking sourdough boules. But since receiving the item, I have used it to cover dough proofing bowls, placed it over loaf pans when baking sandwich bread (goodbye to lava rocks and ice cubes), used it as a cover for cakes and pies... I'm certain the list will grow with time and use. I now call it my "kitchen bell"!
    DNcgo
    From Customer Support team
    DNcgo, we love your five-star review, and all of the ways you've put your Kitchen Bell (aka Baking Shell) to such good use! Happy baking!
    1 month ago
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    5 out of 5 stars
    10 August, 2026
    originally posted on brodandtaylor.com

    (no review title)

    Immeasurable difference between using this and going without in my gas oven, finally got that "ear"
    Artemis
    From Brod & Taylor Customer Service team
    Artemis, we're bouled over and dough-lited to hear about your ear! Happy baking!
    2 months ago
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    5 out of 5 stars
    7 August, 2026
    originally posted on brodandtaylor.com

    So pleased

    I baked a sourdough loaf with my new baking shell and it turned out beautiful and was delicious!
    Jennifer K
    From Brod & Taylor Customer Service team
    Jennifer, we're dough-lited to know the Boule Baking Shell is giving you beautiful results. Happy baking!
    2 months ago
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    5 out of 5 stars
    19 July, 2026
    originally posted on brodandtaylor.com

    Baking Shell

    I actually used the baking shell yesterday for the first time. I bake sour dough bread, and it can be three day process, so I always need a few days that I can be home. Always really hard for me to lift my burning hot cast iron Dutch oven in and out the oven. This baking shell is a like a miracle, I put my loaf on the preheated pizza stone, place the baking shell on top. So easy! Take it off after a set amount of time, and equally easy as well. I’m so happy I bought it. My loaf came out beautifully as you can see. It’s one of those purchases that really makes a difference and worth buying. Thank you!!
    From Brod & Taylor Customer Service team
    Barbara, we're boule-d over by your five star review, and dough-lited to hear that the Baking Shell has made your baking easier (and safer). Your bread is absolutely beautiful ~ thank you so much for sharing the photo!
    3 months ago
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    5 out of 5 stars
    18 July, 2026
    originally posted on brodandtaylor.com

    an upturned pan

    take a cheap bread pan and turn it upside down - and there you have it - perfection!
    STUART H
    From Brod & Taylor Customer Service team
    Stuart, thank you for reviewing your Batard Baking Shell ~ happy baking!
    3 months ago
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    5 out of 5 stars
    27 June, 2026
    originally posted on brodandtaylor.com

    (no review title)

    The baking shell is awesome - a game changer for my bread making. No more preheating and lugging a heavy dutch over. I love it!
    Dan R
    From Brod & Taylor Customer Service team
    Thanks, Daniel! We're thrilled our baking shell has kneaded its way into your bread routine—happy baking and enjoy those crusts!
    4 months ago
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    5 out of 5 stars
    18 June, 2026
    originally posted on brodandtaylor.com

    Glad I bought this

    I am now making some of the best sourdough I’ve ever made. I’m getting rid of my Emile Henri bread bakers. This cloche is much easier to use and store.
    Keg
    From Brod & Taylor Customer Service team
    Keg, we're so glad the baking shell has helped you level up your sourdough game - sounds like it's earned a permanent spot in your kitchen! Thanks for the wonderful review!
    4 months ago
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    5 out of 5 stars
    16 June, 2026
    originally posted on brodandtaylor.com

    Perfect!

    I use this with my bread steel max. It is lightweight to use. The exterior of the crust has been greatly improved on my sourdough loaves. This accommodates my biggest loaves both boule and batard.
    From Brod & Taylor Customer Service team
    Hi Vanessa, we're so glad to hear how much you're enjoying the Baking Shell! It’s wonderful that it’s helping improve your sourdough loaves. Thanks for sharing your experience!
    4 months ago
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    4 out of 5 stars
    8 June, 2026
    originally posted on brodandtaylor.com

    Two baking shells on large baking steel

    I bought two baking shells so that I could bake two loaves at once. Bought a pizza steel that fit both loaves. I love using both shells. The oven rise excellent. B and T has finally come out with a Duo baking steel look forward to trying this. Just bought the Duo
    Cleo
    From Brod & Taylor Customer Service team
    Cleo, we're thrilled to hear you're enjoying baking with the shells and looking forward to trying the Duo! Happy baking!
    5 months ago
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    5 out of 5 stars
    5 June, 2026
    originally posted on brodandtaylor.com

    (no review title)

    Perfect top for my sourdough. I was concerned that it was going to be awkward taking it out of oven but it is so lightweight that it lifts easily and my bread is baking perfectly.
    Dawn H
    From Brod & Taylor Customer Service team
    Dawn, we're thrilled to know the Batard Baking Shell is working out so well! Happy baking!
    5 months ago
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    5 out of 5 stars
    29 May, 2026
    originally posted on brodandtaylor.com

    Works great

    The baking shell is easy to use and so light. It works as well as my cast iron pots-maybe even better.
    Robin R
    From Brod & Taylor Customer Service team
    Robin, we're Bouled over by your five-star review! Happy baking!
    5 months ago
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    5 out of 5 stars
    23 May, 2026
    originally posted on brodandtaylor.com

    So easy to use

    The crust of my first loaf using the shell was beautiful. No more using my heavy Dutch ovens. The shell is so light and easy to work with
    Rick i
    From Brod & Taylor Customer Service team
    Rick, we're so glad the baking shell is making your baking life easier and turning out such beautiful bread! Sounds like your Dutch oven days are behind you! Thanks for the great review!
    5 months ago
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    5 out of 5 stars
    24 April, 2026
    originally posted on brodandtaylor.com

    Excellent

    An excellent tool to achieve better baking results for my loaves.
    Annette R
    From Brod & Taylor Customer Service team
    Annette, we're so glad the baking shell is helping your loaves come out beautifully - thanks for the wonderful review!
    6 months ago
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    5 out of 5 stars
    21 April, 2026
    originally posted on brodandtaylor.com

    Fantastic!!!

    Lightweight, yet holds steam and heat beautifully. SO much easier than cast iron!
    Mary G
    From Brod & Taylor Customer Service team
    Mary, we're dough-lited to know that your Batard Baking Shell is working out so well! Happy baking!
    6 months ago
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    5 out of 5 stars
    14 April, 2026
    originally posted on brodandtaylor.com

    Well worth it

    After multiple fails and restarts, the combination of the right instruction with the right tools transformed my sourdough bread from meh to awesome. The baking shell consistently creates good oven spring and improved the texture of both the interior and exterior of my bread. It's lightweight and easier and safer to use than heavier, awkward options like a Dutch oven. The shell worked well with both my old baking stone and my new baking steel. I purchased the boule version of the shell, but nearly always bake batards. The boule version works well for both shapes.
    Stan
    From Brod & Taylor Customer Service team
    Stan, we're dough-lited to know the Boule Baking Shell has transformed your sourdough bread! Happy baking!
    6 months ago
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