Hi Sandy, Thanks for your patience while we checked with Martin to see if there were any tricks of the trade behind making the design stick. It seems like the most minimally hydrated powders work best to create lasting designs, so you won't want to spray the loaf with water. Trying this stenciling technique on a few loaves will help you get the feel for creating a lasting design. No need to make any adjustments if baking in a Dutch oven. Just be sure to shape the loaf and place it in the pan before using the stencil. Happy baking! Kye@KAF

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