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Le Creuset Cast Iron Bread Oven review

Le Creuset Cast Iron Bread Oven

CHOICE Expert Rating

86%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Bread oven but can also be used on the cooktop.
  • Lifetime warranty.
  • Limited wear and tear of pot rim, slightly dented after durability test.
  • Limited wear and tear of lid edge.
  • Smooth lid edges on lid handle are comfortable to grip.
  • Good size gap between handle and lid, easy to grip when wearing an oven mitt.
  • Good sized side pot handles with fairly sufficient gap to grip when using oven mitts.
  • Satin black coloured interior easy to clean, if food not baked on.
  • Black exterior has a slightly rough feel ok to clean if food not baked on.
  • Round shaped bread oven is easy to clean in a domestic sink.
  • Manufacturer claims the satin enamel interior develops a patina over time to enhance baking performance.
  • The black interior and exterior won’t show oil stains or marks that are a natural result of baking.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Lid handle thread may weaken. Lid handle can twist and can loosen easily, can be tightened using a flat head screw driver.
  • The domed lid is heavy, with a low-profile base that is lighter.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
86%
Performance score
100%
Brown rice score
0%
Bolognaise score
0%
Oven baked bread score
100%
Chilli beef score
0%
Ease of use score
77%
Boil time (min:sec)
3 min 47 sec

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Availability
Tested model

Specifications

Surface temperature of lid knob (°C)
51
Surface temperature of side handle (°C)
66
Weight (kg)
4.5
Weight without lid (kg)
2.1
Stated volume (L)
1.6
Measured useable volume (L)
0.8
Base thickness (mm)
5
Measured external diameter of base (cm)
20
Seasoning instructions before first use
Wash your Le Creuset product in warm, soapy water, then rinse and dry thoroughly.
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Country of origin
France
Website
lecreuset.com.au

Cost

Price
$570.00

Features

Shape
Round dome
Dishwasher safe
Yes (but handwashing is recommended)
Oven safe (up to °C)
260
Steam vent
Bowl material
Matt enamelled cast iron
Body material
Matt enamelled cast iron
Lid handle material
Stainless steel
Interior colour
Matt black
Lip or spout
None

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