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.

  • paddythegeek@lemmy.caEnglish
    6·
    2 months 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.

    • leisesprecherEnglish
      4·
      2 months 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.