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Selecting the right banneton for my dutch oven

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Curtisbakes

Selecting the right banneton for my dutch oven

Hello bakers,

Now that I have more time at home, I have been dipping my toes into sourdough bread making. I have now made a handful of loaves using my sourdough starter and have really been enjoying the journey. But I have so many questions...

I have a 7 quart Oval Lodge Dutch Oven and I'm trying to buy the right banneton to match. I am under the impression that it would be advantageous to be shaping batards and using an oval banneton to match the shape of my dutch oven. Am I on the right track?

Thank you in advance for any and all insights!!!

 

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DanAyo

Curtis, measure the longest width of your DO and buy rectangular (oval) bannetons that are a little shorter.

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Curtisbakes

Thank you DanAyo! 

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Curtisbakes

My DO measures 12" across. I can find both 10" bannetons and 12" bannetons online. Should I opt for a 12" or the 10"? 

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DanAyo

10”

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Curtisbakes

Right on. Thanks again Dan!