The Baking Pan from Zlakusa
The baking pan is a rectangular clay vessel for baking in the oven or over embers. The Zlakusa pan of clay and calcite holds heat and bakes food evenly.
What it is used for
The pan is best for meat, fish, baked dishes and anything that goes in the oven. Because of the thick wall the food does not dry out and stays juicy.
Frequently asked questions
Can the baking pan go in the oven?
Yes — it is made for the oven and for embers alike. Bring the heat up gradually, as with any unglazed earthenware.
How is it washed?
With hot water and a brush, without detergent: the wall is porous and takes up whatever it is washed with. For a particular piece, ask the maker.
Why a clay pan rather than a metal tray?
Clay carries heat more slowly and evenly than metal, and without glaze there is no layer between the food and the vessel.