Cast Iron Dutch Oven for Bread Baking - incl. Sourdough Bread-Baking Supplies like Banneton Bread-Proofing Basket - 5QT Bread-Oven with Lid Bread-Making Kit Pan, Pot, Sour Sough Tools, Lame

Absolutely obsessed with this! I just started learning out to make sourdough bread, this cast iron sourdough kit is phenomenal. Definitely worth the price (which is a good number), has everything you need to start! I’ve already made 3 loaves in it and none have stuck so far. The dough sling, the blade to score the dough and the bread whisk are my favorite items in the kit. I could t be happier. My items ever fail I’d reorder this kit.

I can’t say enough good things about this rectangular Dutch oven. First off, the shape is a game-changer. Unlike traditional round Dutch ovens, the rectangular design fits perfectly in my oven and on my stovetop, giving me more usable cooking space and better fits for larger cuts of meat or whole chickens.The heat distribution is incredible—everything cooks evenly, from slow braises to baked casseroles. The heavy cast iron construction retains heat beautifully and locks in moisture, making every dish juicy and tender. Plus, the enamel coating makes cleanup effortless, and there’s zero sticking even when cooking delicate recipes.It’s versatile beyond belief. I’ve used it for roasting vegetables, baking bread, simmering stews, and even making desserts. The lid seals tightly, so flavors meld perfectly, and the sturdy handles make it easy to transfer from stove to table.Durability-wise, this thing feels like it will last a lifetime. It’s well worth the investment for anyone serious about cooking. If you want a practical, high-quality piece of cookware that delivers consistently excellent results, this rectangular Dutch oven is absolutely the way to go.

I use this for sourdough. Big round boule. This pan holds the shape and keeps the steam in. I’ve used Dutch ovens before—this one’s better for bread. Just feels right.Things I like:Heavy, solid, holds heatFits a 3 lb loaf easyLid keeps the steam in for a good riseBread doesn’t burn when I follow the preheat instructionsEasy to lift with handles on both sidesHere’s the recipe I use:750g King Arthur bread flour525g water300g sourdough starter (bubbly and ready)15g sea salt (add after autolyse)15g olive oil (optional)I mix flour, water, starter. Let it sit for 45 mins. Then I add the salt and oil, knead a few minutes, do stretch and folds every 30 mins for 2 hours. Let it rise until doubled. Cold proof overnight in the fridge. Bake the next day.Baking method:Preheat the baker at 500°F for 60 minutesBake at 450°F for 40 mins with the lid onThen 20-25 mins uncoveredCheck temp (205-210°F inside)Let it cool 1-2 hours before slicingBread comes out with a good crust and solid crumb. Big rise. I score it with a design before baking. Looks nice. My wife approves.Would buy this again. No question.

This is a great startup kit—everything you need to make fantastic sourdough with a thick, chewy crust. The Dutch oven is well-made, dense, and heavy, made of cast iron, and nothing sticks. It's easy to clean when the baking is done because of the nonstick. Just wipe it with a clean, dry towel. My bread tastes incredible. Bake the sourdough covered for the first 20 minutes, then remove the cover and continue baking for an additional 30 to 40 minutes.

This is a quality set at a reasonable price, there's no way around that!There is no bread sling despite many mentions of it on the box, in the booklet and in this item description.Small quibble that the recipe book does not have weights as well as volume measurements like it really should.

My daughter was hit by the sourdough "bread baking bug," so I purchased the largest cast iron kit for her. She LOVES it, and has been using it for all sorts of creations. She's made beautiful breads, English muffins, mini pizzas, etc. I got the long wide one so that she could use it as a small skillet as well. We own many other cast iron products, and my husband and I were very impressed with the quality of this cast iron. I was impressed with the quality of the box, for shipping purposes, as other past cast iron items from different shippers have come broken, so I was worried about that, but this item came perfect. It is a fantastic kit and all the items are high quality.I own a stone bread baker, and to compare the loaves, I find the cast iron one bakes it differently- not in a bad way, just slightly different crust. Although I will mention my stone one is for long, thin loaves vs my daughters cast iron one for wide thick loaves.I am so happy that I got a high quality item that she can value for the rest of her life.Thank you for creating such a high quality product!

This Dutch oven baking set is absolutely a must have! The size and durability of it is incredible. All the utensils it comes with are super easy to use and clean. I also love how it comes with a little cook book. I use this Dutch oven for most of my bread cooking needs. I even use the other tools it comes with when we do pizza night too. I also love that you can use the lid and the pot for other things since it is cast iron. Overall I would recommend this to all my friends and family.

This pan make the BEST loaf! Heavy duty, high quality cast iron gives our sourdough bread a wonderfully uniform and browned crust. We were originally gifted one and after just a couple of uses, we knew we needed another one to up our bread production. We have not used any other pans for bread since acquiring these. This kit comes with all kinds of cool ancillary tools to help make beautiful, professional looking bread. Look no further, this is the pan you want!