My technique for crusty loaves is to bake on a stone and spray the loaf/stone/air inside oven with filtered (reverse osmosis) water in a small spay bottle to create steam. It works great and is much easier than maneuvering a pan of water! Spay when you put dough in, about 5 minutes later and maybe once more if longer baking time. Happy baking those crusty loaves!

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