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Oven temperature

You might say: how hot to bake

The heat of the oven or baking surface the loaf goes into.

What it does
Drives gas expansion and oven spring, and changes how quickly the crust sets and colours.
Ask
Is the oven fully preheated, and at the right heat for this dough?
Typical
For crusty breads and rolls, 425°F (218 °C) or above.

What to look for

  1. An oven dial or display at the set temperature
  2. Heat shimmer or a glowing element shows a fully hot chamber

Sources

  1. King Arthur Baking, Yeast Baking Guide, guideFor crusty bread and rolls, bake quickly at a higher temperature (425°F or above), and add steam to your oven.
  2. Maurizio Leo, The Ultimate Guide to Baking Bread Dough, articleGenerally, a hotter oven will encourage more upfront oven spring because it encourages faster gas expansion within the dough before the crust can set.
  3. Maurizio Leo, The Ultimate Guide to Baking Bread Dough, articleHigh heat and a dry oven are best for the most crust color.

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