How to Make Bread Crusty (6 Steps)
The key to crusty bread is quite simple: lots of steam. Steam allows bread to expand to its maximum limit, decreasing the chances of a flat or tough crust. Introducing steam into a home oven is easy and produces great results.
Things You'll Need
- 1-2 inch tall baking pan (9x13 works well)
- 1 cup cold water
- Bread recipe and ingredients
Steam Up Your Oven
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Preheat oven to temperature specified by bread recipe.
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Place empty baking sheet on the bottom rack of the oven as it preheats.
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Prepare your bread recipe as usual.
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Fill a measuring cup full of cold water when you are about to put the bread in the oven.
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Place bread in the oven, then immediately pour the cold water into the baking dish.
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Close the oven door, let bread bake, and voilà! Your crust should come out crispier than ever.
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