I am so inspired and the free sourdough offer with crock makes it an easy decision to try this. I want to also get either the Metallic trtiple baguette pan or the couche. Which one (or both) do you recommend? I've never made a loaf of bread before, but King Arthur has taught me how to do pizza dough and pie crusts, so I want to add this to skillset. Thanks for any feedback from anyone! Hi Al - Good for you, jumping into bread baking! It's quite a hobby - quite a delicious one - when you get into it. My first advice: Don't be too serious, and don't get discouraged. We all have some missteps along the way to becoming good bakers, but it's not life and death; it's fun, relaxing, and gratifying. And remember, we're always here to help, via our Baker's Hotline and LiveChat. So - couche vs. pan. Pan is definitely easier to use. And couche can be replicated with plain cotton dish towels. I'd start with the pan. The FIRST time you use it, the bread will probably stick despite your best greasing efforts; if it does, don't worry, it'll be better the next time. Good luck as you start down this path - just read the directions, follow the pictures, and you should be just fine. PJH

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