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I have seen videos online where they used an uncoated cast iron dutch oven for bread and seems to work great. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Makes sense. So how do you know which size is best? I'm watching some local megamart brand 5-litre versions at $40 right now for a (hopefully) half-off Boxing Day sale. You would only get the 8 (IMO) if you want to cook for 4-5 and have lots of leftovers to freeze. While it ultimately depends on your recipe, a good rule of thumb for Dutch oven size is one quart per person.We suggest buying a slightly larger size than you think you'll need in case you want to double a recipe for leftovers. /r/Cooking is a place for the cooks of reddit and those who want to learn how to cook. r/DutchOvenCooking: A sub for dutch ovens and dutch oven cooking. With a 12 inch diameter and at 3.75 inches deep, this dutch oven is the perfect size for baking a loaf of bread. Yeah, I'm also a single dude and I have a 5qt and I find it too small. Lodge Double Dutch Oven and Casserole (5 Quart) If the last recommendation was a bit too space-age looking for you, check out this more conventional option. Optional: sprinkle salt on top of the bread. I'd say the 6 quart is sufficient. I will finish by giving you a recipe with an instructional video. User account menu. Dutch Oven Cooking r/ DutchOvenCooking.
You have a family of five but there will be guests at the table. Go eight! Post anything related to cooking here, within reason. I just feel like im wasting real estate but I do like having not to worry about the pot being too small. After discussing the best Dutch oven for baking bread, I will let you know the benefits of using this method and what you can expect. 8qt. Press J to jump to the feed. # You're probably actually looking for /r/breadit, Press J to jump to the feed. This doesn't seem like much of a difference to me but I'm reading some things online that say quart size matters. I've also given up on 'brand names' after an enamel failure and find the cheap generics as good in function for a tiny fraction of the price. After 30 minutes, remove the lid from the dutch oven. The 100% cast iron construction handles extreme heat with ease, and it will deliver the same results for a long time if you take good care of it. Dutch ovens come in a variety of sizes from one quart to 13 ½ quarts. The stain resistant black matte interior prevents browning and makes for easy cleaning. The best size Dutch oven for baking bread is a Dutch oven between the sizes of 5-quart and 7.5-quart – to accommodate the standard loaf of bread recipe.
i struggled with this as well but settled for 8qt. Making crispy, crusty, golden loaves of bread at home has never been easier. A little extra room doesn't hurt - doesn't need to be full to the brim. I was wondering what size would be a recommended, I usually cook for 4-5.. Family of 5? If you have preheated your Dutch oven, CAREFULLY remove hot dutch oven from the hot oven.
First of all size, 6.2 Quarts. The steam that's created inside the pot miraculously transforms the dough, ensuring the bread's crust will shatter into delicate shards with each bite. Perfect for slow cooking in the Oven (safe use up to 450 °F or 232 Celsius)
If you are looking for a heavy-duty Dutch oven that is big on size and sturdy, then the Lodge L8DD3 Cast Iron Dutch Oven is for you. I'm up to (I think) eight at this point counting all shapes and sizes. Many years ago, is the answer but not as I know it now. Seriously you can never have too many pans.
Sprinkle the dough with salt, cover the pot and place it in the oven.
New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. The book said the dutch oven they used was 10 inches in diameter and 4 inches deep, and Lodge's website says the 6 quart comes in at 10.5 inches across and 4.7 inches tall. I think I'd lean 8, especially for that many people. 6qt isnt really that big for a family of 5, i would go with the 8 qt. I took them both out to compare but couldn't decide and i definitely don't need both.
I have cooked stew using a recipe for 8 portions in a 6 quart dutch oven. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, A silly subreddit about bread.
I baked bread in my enamel dutch oven and the enamel cracked and breaks of in pieces now fyi. Glad I'm not the only one who was thinking this. Bake bread at 450 for 30 minutes.
I was lucky enough to purchase a 6 qt and an 8 qt dutch oven for a great deal during black friday sales. You can make 6qt of stuff in a 8qt pot, but not 8 in a 6. the 6 should be plenty for that amount of people. Score the bread with a sharp knife or razor, making an X or a hash mark. It's better to be 3ft too long than 1ft too short. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Yeah that is what is making it so hard. What size dutch oven is right for me, Family of 5? Press J to jump to the feed. You children will drag home others if you are lucky and well left-overs can be a real gift as a start for another meal. Keep the 8qt but know that Dutch ovens are addictive and you'll likely want more later. Log in sign up.