The cloche is designed to deliver a moist tender crumb, crispy crust, and a decidedly taller loaf of bread, unlike the unaffected baking process of uncovered pans.
Its ceramic material ensures even heat distribution for even cooking, bringing out the natural flavor of food while also trapping steam, which contributes to the springy crumb.
Baking with a cloche allows for a steamy cocoon around the bread, contrasting with uncovered pans that allow steam to evaporate, leading to superior texture.
While Dutch ovens and cloches both use enclosed forms to bake, cloches are specialized solely for bread, providing essential moisture and heat retention.
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