Challenger Bread Pan®

US$299.00

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The patented design ensures the perfect loaf, every time.
The shallow base allows for gentle transfer of shaped dough, reducing the potential for deflation.
The domed lid holds steam in contact with the surface of your dough, giving a more controlled expansion.
The wide side handles offer a secure, balanced grip even with the thickest of oven mitts.
The elongated oval shape means you can bake a larger variety of bread shapes.
The Challenger Inversion Method provides the token golden crust while avoiding burnt bottoms.
the thick cast iron construction delivers intense, radiant heat for dramatic oven spring.

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Heat Capacity	Weight	Measurements
Up to 500°F (260°C)	Total 20.0 lbs / 9.07 kg Lid 11.3 lbs / 5.12 kg Base 8.7 lbs / 3.94 kg	Length: 15.5” Width: 10.5” Height: 5.5”

"If you're an experienced baker who wants the best baking experience available—or if you're hunting for a gift that will impress a bread-obsessed friend—the Challenger delivers."

"The raison d'etre of Jim Challenger's Chicago-area operation is this baking cloche, which locks in steam, yielding loaves with crackly crusts and moist interiors."

"I've been baking with the Challenger Bread Pan almost weekly for three months, and it's a dream."

"The bottom line is that the Challenger Bread Pan lives up to its statement that it is designed by bakers, for bakers."

"The Challenger easily won in our review of the best bread cloches for its heavy-duty cast iron build that creates a tight seal for steam."

"The Challenger Bread Pan turned out to be a game-changer. It seemingly took all my favorite things about other bread-baking devices and channeled them into a thoughtfully designed tool."

"The Challenger is designed specifically for bread-making and has a few features that you might find worth it. Namely, it's shaped to make it easier to make a variety of bread loaves, makes getting the bread in and out simple."

Bring on The Heat

The Challenger’s thick, black cast iron delivers powerful radiant heat to the bottom and the top of your dough.

The Perfect Amount
of Steam

The Challenger forms a tight seal, trapping steam for crackling crust, rich colors, open scores, and full volume—every time.

Its unique shape and superior heat retention create the ideal environment for perfectly risen, golden-crusted loaves—every time.

Versatility Matters

Bâtards, boules, baguettes. Ciabatta, focaccia, pizza. Cinnamon rolls, dinner rolls, fougasse. The Challenger bakes them all to perfection.

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