Perfect for baking all kinds of delicious breads - from classic sourdough and wheat loaves to sweet quick breads; you can even use it to make meatloaf too! Made of Burgundy clay, it diffuses heat gently and evenly for delicious results every time. The durable, attractive glaze is resistant to both scratching and chipping and will not hold baked-on food so cleanup is always easy. Mineral-rich Burgundy clay is unsurpassed for even heat distribution Naturally non-stick surface Easy to clean Freezer, microwave, oven, broiler, dishwasher safe Can go directly from freezer to 500 F pre-heated oven