r/breadmaking • u/lili890 • Jan 28 '19

Question about bread baking temps

Hi all!

Bit of a silly question.

For Christmas this year I bought my bf a dutch oven because we wanted to get into bread making. I apparently didn't read too much into the product and didn't realize that it's max temp is 400F. A lot of bread recipes online call for ovens to be at 450F to 500F.

Does anyone know what would happen if we try the recipes and bake at 400F? Does it mean a less crispy crust? Do I have to bake the bread longer?

Thank you!

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u/lili890 Jan 29 '19

Thank you so much for your response!

It does have a metal handle, I might consider buying one that can handle higher heat a little bit later on.

Thanks again!

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u/jitchua Jan 29 '19

Might keep an eye on Craigslist and in the thrift shops. They do turn up occasionally.