Hi there fellow bread baker, it's not necessary to include a water pan in the oven while the bread bakes. The steam will be captured inside the Dutch oven since the lid will be on the pot. If you're worried about sticking, the best thing you can do is season your pot with a bit of oil and sprinkle some semolina or cornmeal in the bottom of the pan before adding the dough. Either that, or use parchment paper to line your pot. Both approaches work well. Good luck! Kye@KAF

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