It's a worthy investment, Karen, and we're confident you'll be able to get the results you're looking for. A 5 qt Dutch oven should work perfectly for any recipe that makes roughly 2 lbs of dough--typically this will be one that uses at least 4-5 cups of flour. If you're attempting to use a smaller batch of dough, you may simply need to scale the recipe up to fit the pot. It's also worth noting that while no-knead doughs like this do tend to settle out more than rise up once shaped, they typically spring up nicely in the oven. If this isn't happening, it could be a sign that the environment isn't quite warm enough and that it may help to turn your oven temperature up and/or pre-heat your pot for longer. Hope this helps! If you'd like to troubleshoot further, consider giving our free Baker's Hotline a call at 855-371-BAKE. Mollie@KAF

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