It took me awhile to experiment and get it right, but the easiest way I bake a loaf of bread is leaving the dough already molded and scored inside a slighted oiled, closed, Dutch oven (Le Creuzet cast iron or ceramic) for the last 1 1/2h rise. After heating the (electric) oven to 425F, I insert the cold Dutch oven with the dough (top on) in the oven. Let it bake for 15-18 minutes, and lower the temperature to 375F. Let it bake on 375F for 35 minutes. Take off the top and continue baking at 375F for 15-18 minutes. It works very well for me. When using clay pots (cold wet pot and cold oven) I use parchment paper and do the same thing, start counting time when the temperature achieves 425F. You can see the results in my Instagram @regina_north

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