This is my first sourdough loaf I baked today! I didn’t use a Dutch oven as mine only came today and needs seasoning. I put a tray of water in the bottom of the oven. Loaf is bit dense but I suppose that could be improved using the Dutch oven.
I just got a dutch oven as well. Since I don't plan to use it for anything but a "steam trap" for baking bread - I wonder if it needs any further seasoning. Nothing will be cooked in it so there is no worry of anything sticking. I suppose the bread could stick... but wouldn't a little flour or parchment paper fix that?
I usually put semolina or cornmeal at the bottom of mine - extra crunch and prevents it from sticking. Even with flouring my dutch oven generously it has stuck badly in the past.
I just got a dutch oven as well. Since I don't plan to use it for anything but a "steam trap" for baking bread - I wonder if it needs any further seasoning. Nothing will be cooked in it so there is no worry of anything sticking. I suppose the bread could stick... but wouldn't a little flour or parchment paper fix that?
I usually put semolina or cornmeal at the bottom of mine - extra crunch and prevents it from sticking. Even with flouring my dutch oven generously it has stuck badly in the past.