This question has options. How would someone go about accomplishing this goal?
To get a brown, thick crust on homemade bread.

Possible answers: A). Simply place an oven-safe pan with a couple inches of water on the lower rack of your oven when baking bread. I also bake my bread at 425 degrees Fahrenheit (approximately 35 minutes for a standard size loaf), which helps with the crust as well.. B). Simply place an oven-safe pan with a couple inches of water on the lower rack of your oven when baking bread. I also bake my bread at 625 degrees Fahrenheit (approximately 35 minutes for a standard size loaf), which helps with the crust as well..
A).