Stop right here.. EURITA- Loaf Pan with Lid Clay Roaster. if you have never baked in this type of pan, start now, the bread is crisp and moist at the same time, the steam that comes from the bread pan... keeps the bread moist and crisping , How it works, You soak it in water for 15 to 20 mins, and dry it a bit inside, place your raw dough in side the pan, and place it with the top on in a COLD Oven, as the temperature goes up in your oven, the pan will release the steam to the dough. During the cooking process, this absorbed water is released in the form of steam. that is how it works, for us we make homemade sourdough bread, bagels etc every other day in my house. Capacity is 2QT and.... D IMENSIONS 11¾"L x 6.37"W x 5¼"H (lid on) The bottom pan is coated with a glass glaze which is helpful for easy peasy clean up .. Also Safe for microwave oven or regular oven up to 500°F. Remember the top lid is not glazed, that part needs to be soaked before All uses. The