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Enameled cast iron or bare cast iron for baking bread?

Reviewer consensus

Both work well for sourdough per the communities we read. Bare cast iron combo cookers (like the Lodge Double Dutch) are favored for easier dough loading and crust, but require seasoning maintenance. Enameled pots need no seasoning and clean up easily, though high-temperature bread baking can permanently stain lighter interiors.

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