April 13, 2009 - 7:37pm
Using a FibraMent stone correctly
Two simple questions regarding my new FibraMent baking stone:
Does one place a La Cloche or other bread pan on top of this baking stone?
Will steam crack a FibraMent stone?
Many thanks!
Miz
Yes, you would place your dough on top of the stone and cover it with your cloche.
Your panned bread would also go on top of the stone.
Steam will not crack a stone that's in your oven and has been preheated with your oven.
Thoroughly read the directions that came with your stone before you use it the first time.
Happy baking!
That I use only the lid of the cloche and not the base? That would make sense, no?
Miz,
If you have both a Fibrament stone and a La Cloche you have options.
One thing worth noting is that when you use the bell cover, you need some clearance above the bell to get a padded glove in to remove the bell. For most of us with smaller ovens this means lowering the level of the stone to the bottom. This may be good for pizza but bread tends to get a little dark on the bottom when the stone is on the lowest level. If you can slide your racks easily when they are hot, you might be able to slide the rack out partially and remove the bell cover and still use the next higher level. Please try this when the oven is cold to see how it works first so you don't get surprised when everything is hot and dangerous. Hope this helps.
Eric
Thank you both for your very helpful responses