[Chris]’s method of baking better bread with steam is one of those builds, and we’re more than willing to test it out on our own. If you’ve ever tried to bake bread at home, you’ll ...

Spritz the oven with water to create steam before baking to achieve a crusty exterior. Resist the urge to cut into the bread immediately. Letting it cool allows the steam to redistribute ...

The lid is the most important thing when baking bread in a Dutch oven. The lid should be strong and snug and not allow steam to escape. Because steam allows the bread to “rise,” it infiltrates ...

Place a tray of water in the oven for steam to create a crisp, golden crust. Use a sharp blade to make cuts on top of the dough for controlled expansion during baking. Prevent sticking by greasing ...

Similar to scoring bread before baking, workers use needle-tip manpas to create small punctures in the center of the loaf. When the bread is cooked, steam is able to escape from these holes and ...