Frankoma 9-in. Color Works Loaf Dish, Distressed Red

Hand Crafted in Sapulpa Oklahoma From the Remarkable Clay of Sugar Loaf Hill Every piece of Frankoma Dinnerware, Bake Ware or Serve Ware receives the individual attention and care that only comes from American Craftsmen. Our production begins at Sugar Loaf Hill where we actually mine our own clay. At our nearby plant we sort and sift the raw clay to remove leaves and twigs, and there we mix the high grade terra cotta that makes our products so unique. Our craftsmen painstakingly pour or press our special clay into individual molds, and then air dry, hand wash, sand, smooth, glaze and fire each item twice before it's sorted and packed for shipping. It takes as many as eight people to finish any Frankoma piece! Since our products are truly hand crafted there may be slight variations but our attention to detail means each piece will be beautiful, unique, and Microwaveable, Dishwasher Safe and Oven Proof. Our remarkable clay holds and transfers heat so efficiently that recipes baked in Frankoma will be evenly baked, golden, and warm on the table throughout mealtime; and if you are preparing a cold dish our wonderful clay will hold the chill long after removal from the refrigerator. Your salads and desserts will stay fresh and crisp. Our Sugar Loaf Hill clay actually has personality, and it wants to please you. But because it holds heat or cold so thoroughly, please don't shock it by quickly exposing it to a change in temperature. In fact for best results, don't preheat your oven. Just put your Frankoma into a cold ( unheated) oven, then set your desired temperature. Frankoma loves to absorb heat and by the time your oven reaches the desired temperature, your dish will already be there, too. Your overall bake time is reduced and there's no need to waste energy by preheating the oven.