We have just the answer you're looking for, Andrea! We've written a full article on our blog about how to bake bread using what's known as the "cold start," method. It's called "Baking in a cold Dutch oven," and it describes a process where you'll put the almost-fully risen dough into the Dutch oven and put it in a cold oven before turning it on. It feels strange putting dough into an oven that's not fully pre-heated, but we promise it works! You'll get a nice rise from your dough and also it will be gentle on your pot. Happy baking! Kye@KAF

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