Hi Larry, there are differing opinions on this, but I generally prefer to bake artisan breads without convection, adding steam for the initial 15-20 minutes of baking to allow for full expansion and crust development. After that period you'll want to finish baking in a dry oven.
March 25, 2023 at 9:48am
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Hi Larry, there are differing opinions on this, but I generally prefer to bake artisan breads without convection, adding steam for the initial 15-20 minutes of baking to allow for full expansion and crust development. After that period you'll want to finish baking in a dry oven.