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re: no-knead pan size & baking temp

lobo <lobo119@bresnan.net>
Sun, 11 Feb 2007 12:27:36 -0700
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brian pink <brianpink@gmail.com> wrote:
>>With the Silverton breads I've tried, I reduced the temp to 350 F 
>>and they were just fine and did not burn. Any thoughts on this? I 
>>know it's done to make a crispy crust and retain moisture inside, 
>>but >burned crust is a real turn-off. ...
>>Lobo
>When you start at 500, are you backing off the temperature after 5 
>minutes or so?

Judi9826@aol.com wrote:
>Hey Lobo. I have tried the no knead bread at 500 F and 450 F and 
>still get a burn on the crust using my cast iron dutch oven. I have 
>one rising now and will try the 350 F. Does it still have a good crust at 350?

I did the no-knead bread at 450.  It's other breads I do at 350.

But I have this roast chicken recipe that starts at 500 and the temp 
is reduced as soon as the chicken goes in the oven.  It's great!  So 
I will try that with the no-knead.

Lobo