Quote Originally Posted by tulip View Post
I bought some black sesame seeds from a local South Asian store. I'm going to try a loaf in the dutch oven this weekend. Pics, if they're worthy, will be forthcoming.
Exciting!!
Be sure to preheat the oven at least 30 minutes with the dutch oven in there.


Using parchment paper helps to lower the loaf into the pot quickly without having it deflate. the paper doesn't mind the high temps, just gets dark brown and brittle and gets tossed afterwards.
I start the bread off at 500F and covered pot for 20m then I remove the lid and turn down to 450 for another 20m or so, but you'll have your own method I'm sure.

I'm excited to find out how your loaf goes!