The award-winning Spring Oven - White Glazed cloche is a beautifully handcrafted terracotta baking cloche, designed in Britain by Patrick Kendal and made by skilled artisans in Portugal. Perfect for artisan bread baking, this innovative cloche creates the ideal baking environment, using steam to help dough rise and develop a crisp, golden crust.
Crafted using traditional slip-casting techniques, the high-fired terracotta ensures excellent heat retention for even baking. The inner base is finished with a smooth white glaze, giving it a clean, elegant look while making it easier to maintain. Its special built-in water channel allows for precise steam release at the crucial early baking stage, helping to achieve superior texture and structure in your loaves.
Originally developed as a university
The Spring Oven White Glazed Bread Cloche combines thoughtful bread-baking design with a clean, elegant finish. Designed in Britain by Patrick Kendal and handcrafted in Portugal, it uses a built-in water channel in the base to release steam at the crucial early stage of baking, helping to produce a well-risen loaf with a crisp crust. The Spring Oven range is described on BakeryBits as award-winning British design, handcrafted in Portugal.
Made from high-fired terracotta, this version is finished in white glaze for a brighter, more refined look while keeping the same practical form as the original. It is designed for round loaves of about 500g and makes an attractive choice for bakers who want something both functional and distinctive.
Beautifully made and purpose-built for bread, it is a lovely cloche for regular baking and a particularly appealing gift for serious home bakers.
Key features
- Handcrafted terracotta bread cloche
- Designed in Britain and made in Portugal
- Built-in water channel for steam during baking
- Helps improve oven spring and crust
- White glazed finish
- Designed for 500g round boules
- Base diameter 27.5cm
- Overall size 32cm diameter × 17.5cm high
