If you’re in the market for clay bakeware cookware, look for a location that offers breadth, variety, and quality. Start with locations where you will find a great selection of Romertopf and Schlemmertopf.
- First, consider how you will use your clay baker. Are you looking for versatility? Do you want to buy one that can be used for many different foods and purposes? If this is the case, you may want to consider the Romertopf Model 01222, the 6- to 8-pound capacity baker. This pan is about the size of a traditional 9 x 13 skillet, so it will accommodate many of your casserole and dessert recipes. It can also contain a roast or chicken with accompanying vegetables. Smaller pots are available, designed to prepare meals for two to four people. Or if your requirements are for a larger crowd or larger meal, consider the larger sizes on offer, right up to a turkey roaster that can hold a 17-20 pound turkey with sides!
- Second; Are you primarily looking for a baker or pastry chef? You may want to take a closer look at the various sizes and shapes of Romertopf bread makers available. They produce loaves that are beautifully browned on the outside, soft and delicious on the inside. Many experienced bakers will tell you that the crust is the most important aspect of a good loaf of bread. The clay baker’s unique moisture-infusing properties create the perfectly crisp crust, which just calls for melted butter or jam. Homemade bread brings fresh childhood memories back to the palate, and you can recreate them with your clay baker and your favorite bread recipe.
- Third; Are you an imaginative cook, interested in cooking your favorite foods in a new and healthy way? Then be sure to check out some of the unique clay cookware alternatives for baking. The fish baker and the chicken baker stand out. The fish tray is longer than the traditional Romertopf, so a whole fish or fillet can be placed lengthwise. It is designed to retain moisture and the delicate flavor of the fish. Chicken roasters are designed to cook chicken upright so it cooks evenly and crisply. There is space in the bottom of the pot to place the vegetables, which are flavored with the delicious juices from the chicken.
These traditional clay pots will expand your cooking repertoire. You’ll easily create healthier and more nutritious variations of your favorite recipes and also learn or create new ones. The results will be tempting dishes that will draw your family and guests to the table.