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VegiChik Posted - Oct 24 2020 : 10:52:11 AM
I am in the market for a cast iron Dutch Oven. Mainly to be used for baking artisan bread. Some are just cast iron & others are enamelware coated. Just curious about what most of you use for this purpose. Best size, enamelware or just seasoned cast iron, favorite brands etc.
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VegiChik Posted - Nov 26 2020 : 4:04:03 PM
After reading all of your suggestions - Thanks to all! - I decided on a plain 5 qt Lodge Cast Iron Dutch Oven. Have made one loaf of bread thus far: superb! Based on its heftiness, it will probably outlast me ;) & in the meantime I can use it to build up my biceps every time I bake a loaf of bread :)!
JeanP Posted - Oct 25 2020 : 11:11:08 AM
Have both kinds and love them both. I use the Cruet enameled one most of the time for Artisan breadmaking. Re staining -- try a little soak with 1/10 solution of Clorox and water to brighten up the enamel.
jean

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VegiChik Posted - Oct 25 2020 : 04:03:58 AM
Good to know all of this info! Now I can begin to research availability & pricing, knowing that both plain cast iron as well as enamelware do a good job!
windypines Posted - Oct 25 2020 : 03:34:10 AM
I have 2 cast iron. Just plain love them. They must be at least 10 inch, if not 12. I have made bread in them and they were great.

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Michele
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VegiChik Posted - Oct 25 2020 : 03:11:58 AM
Thanks for that info!
YellowRose Posted - Oct 24 2020 : 6:05:20 PM
My 5 qt is over 5 years old; 3 qt 4 years; 1 1/2 qt going on 2 years and I use them all the time - so far no chipping but some staining.

Sara - FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
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VegiChik Posted - Oct 24 2020 : 5:45:21 PM
Just curious: have you had problems with enamel chipping? That is one of my main concerns.
YellowRose Posted - Oct 24 2020 : 12:18:19 PM
Sharon I have 3 Lodge enamelware cast-iron Dutch ovens but since I'm not a baker I can't help you with one mainly for baking.

Sara - FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
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Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.

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