While I haven't had time to try this recipe yet, when I make crusty breads, besides spritzing water over the top, when the oven has properly pre-heated and you are about to put the bread in, I always throw an ice cube or two in the bottom of the oven at the same time I put the bread in, for the additional steam. Try it, and hopefully you'll be pleasantly surprised at the difference that little bit of extra moisture makes.

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