That addition moved me one huge step closer. I don’t remember where I saw or read or listened to or wherever I learned it but I was too weary to pour boiling water into my gas oven and this really worked for me.

    • paddythegeekEnglish
      6·
      11 days ago

      I expect it’s to generate steam in the oven for the first part of the bake. I just put ice chips in my Dutch oven after I get the boule in there, but I should try this.

      Steam contributes to a good rise, if I’m not mistaken.

      • leisesprecher@feddit.orgEnglish
        4·
        11 days ago

        Ah, yes that makes sense.

        I have a small aluminum tray with rocks that I put on the oven floor. After heating up the oven, I put in the loaf, pour a bit of water on the rocks and quickly close the door. That works fine for me.