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Everything goes better with Good Bread! I've been making this for a number of years. It's made in a Dutch Oven, placed in the Oven to get the crust. There are many variations, Rye, Pumpernickel etc. recipe Here ->

Jim Lahey's No-Knead Bread

Jim Lahey's no-knead bread is made from only flour, yeast, salt, and water. It's the fastest, easiest, and best bread you may ever make.

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What dutch oven do you use?

Mike, I have two, a large 6 qt. one, and a smaller one, I believe it's 2 1/2 to 3 qt. I believe they are both made by Tramonitina. I've found the smaller one is better suited to the above bread. But, both work. I paid $19.95 for the smaller one sale at my local supermarket. There is absolutely no need ( pun unintended) to spend hundreds of dollars on these. Mine are both enameled cast Iron, with metal knobs on the lid. I think the larger one cost me about $50.00.

 

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In lieu of parchment I use a very fine linen Napkin to transfer from bowl to pot. I dust it with a little flour and cornmeal,

 

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All I had was tea towels and I was reluctant to goo one up with flour. I think I will have to use your suggestion, buy something appropriate and just designate it the baking cloth.

The dough would probably stick to a tea towel. One of those bandanas would work, there's little to no nap for the dough to cling to.