burned bottom

[labman]

I've been using a cast iron dutch oven to bake bread. The bottom is burned by the time the bread is done. I've considered placing a pizza stone between the cast iron and the heating element (electric) to see if that helps. Does anyone else have a solution to try?

Thanks,

Labman

[jenny_haddow]

How about placing the dutch oven on a trivet over the element, or turn down the heat. I sometimes cook on top of a cast iron wood burning stove and always use a trivet to prevent the bottom of the pot burning.

HTH

Jen

[SausageBoy]

I've been using a cast iron dutch oven to bake bread. The bottom is burned by the time the bread is done. I've considered placing a pizza stone between the cast iron and the heating element (electric) to see if that helps. Does anyone else have a solution to try?

Thanks,

Labman

Are you making 'no knead' bread?

What's your current procedure?

Are you pre-heating the dutch oven?

[labman]

Yes, I'm making the no knead bread. I first get the dutch oven smoking hot in a 500 F oven, then drop the loaf in and turn the oven down to 400 F. After 25 minutes I remove the top and bake until internal temp reaches 180 F

Labman

[SausageBoy]

The first thing I wouild try is adding more parchment paper under the loaf.
That usually works to prevent over browning.

Another thing you can do is put the dutch oven on a higher rack.

[labman]

Good idea - I only use one thickness of parchment paper.

The rack is up as high as it will go and still have room enough for the dutch oven I'm afraid.

I was thinking about putting a pizza stone between the cast iron and the heating element. Much like adding another sheet of parchment paper.

Labman

[SausageBoy]

By the way....welcome to the forum.

[labman]

Thanks, I've been lurking for some time and can't believe the information you all provide.

Labman

[labman]

The pizza stone did the trick, no burned bottom.

Labman

[SausageBoy]

The pizza stone did the trick, no burned bottom.

Labman

Great!!!