Handmade Stoneware Baking Pan - Made in the USA

Description

A hand thrown stoneware baking pan, made for us by Martinez Pottery in Texas. Available in two sizes and in our custom brown stripe glaze.

Why it’s here

There's a particular kind of satisfaction that comes from finding a piece of stoneware in an antique store. Something heavy and well-made that clearly dates back decades, used daily and none the worse for it. That's exactly what Martinez pottery feels like, except you don't have to go looking for it.

Martinez have been hand throwing stoneware in Texas for twenty-five years. They are one of the last operations in the United States that still throws ceramics by hand at scale. A small family workshop producing pieces the same way they always have, because there isn't a better way. The forms haven't changed much. They didn't need to.

The brown stripe glaze is our own, developed with Martinez to sit more quietly in a rural interior. Inspired by the earthy tones of old wood and worn plaster, it's designed not to stand out, but to belong.

What you’re getting

A baking pan is one of those things that rewards being made well. Metal pans conduct heat quickly and unevenly, with hot spots at the edges and slower cooking in the centre. Stoneware does the opposite. The weight of the clay absorbs heat slowly and distributes it evenly across the entire surface, which means a more consistent bake and better results across everything from lasagne to roasted vegetables, casseroles to pies.

It also retains heat long after it leaves the oven, keeping its contents warm at the table without needing to be rushed back to the kitchen. Which is rather useful when you're feeding a group and timing is never quite as planned.

The large pan is genuinely large, built for a full lasagne, a big tray of roasted vegetables, or anything else that needs to feed a crowd. The medium is still a substantial piece, better suited to a smaller household or a generous side dish at a dinner party. Both are the kind of thing you bring straight from the oven to the table without apology.

Look closely and you'll see the evidence of how it was made. The subtle ridges left by the potter's hands during throwing. The stripes painted by hand with a brush, each one slightly different from the last. No two pieces are exactly alike. These are not factory ceramics that happen to look handmade. They are handmade, and they look it.

Sizes

Care

Oven, microwave, and dishwasher safe. Fired at 2,200 degrees, this stoneware is built to last. Like all ceramics, it doesn't appreciate sudden changes in temperature. Don't take it straight from the oven to a cold surface or run it under cold water while hot. Let it cool naturally and it will serve you well for a very long time.