6 questions bakers asked about equipment, most-asked first, each with the answer and the chapter it comes from.
- Can I bake sourdough in a cast iron bread pan with a lid? Absolutely, you can use a cast iron bread pan with a lid! It works similarly to a Dutch oven, trapping steam …
- Can I use a glass casserole dish instead of a Dutch oven for baking sourdough? Using an oven-safe glass casserole is a smart idea and can definitely mimic a Dutch oven. Just preheat it to …
- Do I need a pH meter for making sourdough bread and pizza? No, a pH meter is not necessary. It is reliable and repeatable, which is handy for consistency, but it is ex …
- Does using a regular Dutch oven instead of glass-topped cause over-baking? Using a Dutch oven is perfectly fine, but it's a good idea to double-check your oven's temperature, as it mi …
- How can I bake sourdough bread without a Dutch oven? You can definitely try the inverted tray method instead of a Dutch oven. Preheat your oven to 230°C, use two …
- How does a stand mixer simplify sourdough production? A stand mixer mainly takes over the kneading and most of the stretch and folds, so you get from mixed ingred …
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