Steam Injection Calculator

Calculate optimal steam for crusty artisan bread

Oven Setup

Standard home oven: 4-5 cu ft

Steam Amount

0.7 cups
176ml water

Steam Schedule

Steam Duration0-15 min
Remove Steam/Vent16 min
Crust Formation20+ min
No-Steam Baking20 min

Technique

Pour boiling water into preheated pan on bottom rack

  • • Use cast iron or thick metal pan
  • • Preheat pan with oven
  • • Pour carefully to avoid burns
  • • Lava rocks increase surface area