What Are The Best Artisan Bread Baking Tools in 2025

A burgundy, high-fired French ceramic bread cloche

This Bread Cloche by Emile Henry is perfect for making artisan bread at home. Made in France, it utilizes high-fired Burgundy clay to ensure even heat distribution and superior heat retention. The dome-shaped lid traps steam to create a warm environment mimicking a traditional bread oven, offering an ideal crust and texture. The glaze is lead-free and cadmium free, making it safe for food.

Acclaimed baking book by a renowned baker and chef.

Tartine Bread by Chad Robertson is a comprehensive guide to artisan bread baking. The book includes step by step, easy to follow recipes that cater to both beginners and seasoned bakers. It's a 304-page hardcover book, with full-color photographs and insightful tips on techniques, ingredients, and equipment. The book also includes recipes for using leftover bread.

French-made ceramic bread cloche with lid.

The Emile Henry Made In France Bread Cloche is a ceramic baking dish designed to replicate the environment of a traditional bread oven. The bell-shaped cloche traps steam from the baking bread to create an environment that results in a crispy crust and moist, airy crumb. The cloche is made of high-fired Burgundy clay that is resistant to thermal shock and maintains even heat distribution. It measures 13.2 x 11.2 x 6.8 inches and is dishwasher safe.

A 16-ounce jar of pure Desem whole wheat sourdough starter.

The King Arthur Flour Pure Desem Whole Wheat Sourdough Starter is a ready-to-use sourdough starter that can jumpstart your artisan bread baking process. The starter is made from pure whole wheat and water, and it comes in a 16-ounce jar. It's perfect for making a variety of sourdough breads and other baked goods. The starter is easy to use and maintain, with instructions included on the jar.

Commercial-grade aluminum baking sheet.

The Nordic Ware Natural Aluminum Commercial Baker's Half Sheet is a high-quality baking sheet that's perfect for baking artisan bread. Made from natural aluminum, the sheet provides even heat distribution for consistent baking results. It has a reinforced encapsulated steel rim that prevents warping and adds strength. The sheet measures 17.88 x 12.88 x 1.06 inches, and it's also great for roasting veggies, baking cookies, and more.

Stainless steel scraper and chopper with measurement markings.

The OXO Good Grips Multi-purpose Stainless Steel Scraper & Chopper is a versatile kitchen tool that's perfect for preparing dough. It can be used to divide dough, scrape clean work surfaces, and even chop ingredients. The tool features a broad, soft handle that absorbs pressure, and a stainless steel blade with measurement markings for precise cutting.