I tested these cloches by baking batch after batch of sourdough bread, focusing on oven spring, crust formation, and steam retention. After weeks of side-by-side testing, a clear group of winners emerged that consistently produced taller loaves with better structure and bakery-quality crust at home.
Jennifer Zyman is an editor, writer, and product expert. She is the former Testing Editor for Food & Wine. Her work has also appeared in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Atlanta Magazine, Bon Appétit, Eater Atlanta, The Kitchn, National Geographic, Serious Eats, Southern Living, Thrillist, and Travel + Leisure.
