I use cast iron D.O. I seem to get over baked, very hard bottom crust. I suspected it was from being cooked, seared, from the moment the dough hit the preheated iron. Sides and top were beautiful. Inside soft, sliced easy until you get to the bottom and have to saw through it. Question: How to get a lighter or softer bottom crust? Similar to the rest of the loaf.

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