I have tried dutch oven bread in a pan without anything in it (forgot) and it didn't stick - I think the steam in the pot probably has something to do with keeping it from sticking. (I will say that I use a Pyrex - so it's a very smooth glass surface) I like to preheat the dutch oven with oil in it, though, because it gives the bottom a very pleasing crust. I definitely prefer oil over flour or cornmeal.

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