dutch oven baking

Cold dutch oven to proof bread, then bake?

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Question: has anyone tried using a dutch oven for the final proof rather than a lined and floured banneton - and then baking in the dutch oven after proofing?

jim lahey's 'my bread'

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Books

I first came across Jim Lahey's book on amazon when I was searching for a Dutch oven. I had just bought Tartine Bread (Chad Robertson) and was planning to try the recipe. Am still waiting to beginthe starter (I travel a lot and am trying to figure out how to keep it going) and for my pan to be ordered (I live in India!). But, I am going to order my Dutch oven and I wanted some feedback on whether I should also consider buying Jim Lahey's (or any other) book that has recipes for the Dutch oven.

Tartine Country Bread in Dutch Oven – without getting burned.

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Introductions and Ideas

This is my third batch of Tartine country bread with very good results each time-this is one my favorite breads. I Followed his instructions for preparing the leaven and dough, I retarded the dough in the refrigerator overnight in the baskets.

January 25, 2011 - 8:12pm

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Stove Top Debacle

Let me start by saying that I have always thought of my self as the kind of guy who when faced with a self made disaster, would take credit for it. My reply on another thread that I thought stove top baking in a dutch oven is possible, is why I'm posting my trial bake. Not everything I try is beautiful, as you can see. I think I learned enough to make corrections in the burner level and have a better result. Who ever said you can't really burn bread hasn't tried this method.

This is a 68% hydration French style Pain au Levain. I made enough dough for 2 loaves baked at the same time. The fire detectors didn't alarm, better check the battery!

Enjoy my disaster.