Pouring water into the bottom of the oven or spritzing the dough with water repeatedly tends to create the best crust. Sometimes the water can get absorbed into the dough if it's brushed on top, whereas pouring water into a hot pan or spritzing it guarantees an immediate burst of steam. You can always give both methods a try and see which one you prefer. Happy baking! Kye@KAF
November 14, 2016 at 2:22pm
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