Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven for Professional Sourdough Bread Baking | 5.5 Quart Loaf Size Oval Cookware Pot with Lid | Triple-Layer Enamel Coating Pan with Non Stick Silicone Mat | White

We’ve used the pan about 4 times now and follow the instructions that came with it except we used our existing sourdough starter. You get a great crusty oblong loaf indistinguishable from a high end bread bakery, we use King Arthur Bread Flour, the starter, and some King Arthur white whole wheat flour. We also have a bread machine sourdough dough recipe that shortens the time considerably but not as good. The crusty part is thin but chewy, just what you want. Surprisingly the bottom with the silicone sling comes out the same way, light crusty and chewy, not too thick at all. Pan is a great design. Some caveats. 1. The pan is very heavy. 2. You need some really high end oven mitts as the pan is cast iron enamel and the instructions have you handling the pan and lid when they are very, very hot. 3. We removed the oven racks above the pan because the instructions have you removing the lid about 20 minutes before it is done. You want to have enough clearance to remove the lid without incident and the pan itself in and out. Incidentally, it was done 3/4 times 20 minutes early when the lid came off so you have to keep an eye on it to prevent the bread from becoming overdone and use an oven thermometer to make sure your oven is accurate. The pan appears to be of very high quality and if you use the sling not that hard to clean. They warn in the book to let it cool before attempting to clean. One other caveat. If you don’t register the pan you just get a 30 day warranty. Not sure why they do that. In short, great pan, great results, pan is heavy, hot, follow all safety advice in the instructions.

The Krustic Enameled Cast Iron Bread Oven is a game-changer for home bakers looking to achieve bakery-quality loaves. Its heavy cast iron construction provides excellent heat retention, creating the perfect steamy environment for a crisp, golden crust. The enameled interior prevents sticking and makes cleanup effortless, eliminating the need for seasoning like traditional cast iron.One of the standout features is its tight-fitting lid, which helps trap moisture for a beautiful rise and airy crumb. The oven heats evenly, ensuring consistent baking results every time. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced baker, this bread oven is a must-have for artisan-style baking at home!

I have a Le Creuset Bread cloche oven. It is round for a Boule. This is very similar for far less money. It is perfect for an artisan Batard

It took 3 bakes to get the hang of this baker but I finally got it. Super easy to clean, excellent quality. I’m using a 31/2 cup of flour recipe, which seems just right. Bread is fabulous.

Makes the best bread! Love the color and super easy to use. Just buy it, you will be amazed at how well your bread turns out without burning the bottom.

High quality and love that it’s the black enamel interior.

This should be a 5 start review, because it is great. However, I had to get a replacement for the first one sent. The first one had a dent been damaged, by shipping since the boxes were beat up. Anyway, the enamel had a spot in the lid with big chunk flaked off from an impact and had a small crack from the edge up to the damaged area, or that’s what it looked like. When I got a replacement the next one was in perfect condition when I got it and has worked great for the first few loaves. I would recommend this product, just look it over when you get it and look at the bags over each piece for enamel paint flakes etc

its a wonderful design. I did have to adjust cooking times. But I've no regrets and would buy it again.