My sourdough's crust turned out just right

Lately, I see more bakers focusing on oven steam for crust. I used a water pan this time, and the loaf had a nice crackle.

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julia_fisher1mo ago

Honestly all this oven steam talk feels like a lot. Sometimes I just toss ice cubes in the bottom of the oven and call it a day, bread still turns out fine. People get so deep into the tiny details.

the_tessa1mo ago

Bread people can be so gatekeep-y about their methods. Like we get it, you own a spray bottle and a baking stone. Your ice cube trick probably works just as well for most home bakers anyway.

matthew_jackson151mo ago

Wait, you just toss ice cubes directly into the bottom of the oven? Doesn't that make a huge mess with the water pooling and maybe even cracking something? The cleanup must be wild, I'd be too nervous about wrecking the heating element.