January 17, 2012 - 10:21am
Size Cast Iron Pan & Loaf
I have a 5 quart cast iron pot, and a 3 quart combo and haven't used either one for bread yet. I usually do the long type loaves instead of the round ones. I want to make a whole wheat and I use 8 oz whole wheat, 24 oz AP, and 26 ounces water. I also add salt & yeast. I usually divide in half and make two loaves. Which cast iron pot would I use for the bread. Should I do it as one loaf in the large pot or 2 loaves in the combo? Hope someone can advise.
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I don't have the combo, but I do have a 5 qt dutch oven. Even a 1.5 pound flour loaf spreads out too much in that one. I have much better luck with a 2 qt pot. I am sure you can make all of the dough in the big pot, I guess that will be a "miche", not a boule. It may take longer to cook.
I probably will do it as one unless someone says the 3 qt combo would be okay dividing the dough in half.