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