Question: To get a brown, thick crust on homemade bread.
Option 0: 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.
Option 1: 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.
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