Much Better - Day 120

My third attempt at no-knead bread. I'm now reducing the initial 500 F temperature from the recipe to 450, and the lid-off temperature to 400. The bread is already nicely browned by the time the lid comes off, so I don't want to darken it too much more.

I suspect that my traditional iron "dutch oven" absorbs a lot more radiant heat than the fancy light-colored ones others are using. That would explain why I need a lower temperature to prevent excessive darkening.

For the first time, this recipe gave me an enjoyable loaf of bread. It's just in time, because I told some friends I'd bring this bread to a wine tasting this weekend.

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Phil Aaronson says:

That looks perfect!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

SWoo says:

I have the same sort of variation in the bread I make and I just use the same recipe and ingredients over and over with an automatic breadmaker!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

hathaway_m says:

"fancy light-colored ones", them fightin' words says the 'Dinner Diva'!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Velo Steve says:

I was trying to be nice. I could have said froufrou, but that's really a noun. I could have said overpriced, but I admit they fetch only what the market will bear.

Joking - just joking. I have to admit that the Dinner Diva (and Phil) get great results.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Phil Aaronson says:

I would have said, "easy to clean" instead of "fancy light colored ones" but anyway :)
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hathaway_m says:

According to the Le Creuset websit, the design of their cookware has consistant base and side walls (see below). Your 'old' Dutch oven might night have this level of precision and cause you to heat at a different temperature.

HEAT RETENTION
Le Creuset has its own all round heat retaining 'blanket'. Because the base, side walls and lid are all of the same quality and thickness there are no areas where heat can be lost rapidly. Heat is lost very slowly from cast iron meaning it can be taken to the table safe in the knowledge that food will be kept hot for some considerable time
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

jenlyn says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Noknead Bread, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Desi says:

Hi! This photo has just the right composition and color balance, so I've used it to illustrate a piece of flash fiction as part of a webcomic called Gradually, But With Love. You've been credited for the original photo at the bottom of the linked page.
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Velo Steve says:

Desi Thanks for letting me know.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

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