can it be used in a 500 degree oven to bake bread?
1410480
I have never baked bread at 500 degrees but I am sure it will withstand this temperature. My son does "cowboy cooking" over open flames and this cast iron holds up to the extreme heat. I would be careful about changing the temperature too quickly because it could cause the cast iron to crack. My dutch oven was well seasoned and I have really enjoyed it.
1410481
I do all the time and have turned out some awesome bread in my cast iron. I also have a killer "Pizza Hut" style pan pizza that I bake a 550. It's really is amazing the bread you can make in these babies.
1410482
Supposedly yes. Although 500 degree is awfully high.I bake bread and have never gone that high.400 , 425, maybe for a crust. Lodge Pots are pure Cast Iron, NO enamel or non metal elements or trim. Quoting from the web site"Our cookware is safe at high temperatures; use metal, wood, or hi-temp silicone utensils."
1410483
500 degrees may take the seasoning out of the cast iron, but it's easy to re-season them. If your bread can handle that temperature, you don't have to worry about the dutch oven.
1410484
Yes you can, see other comments. Unnfortunate, I gave up, because handling the heavy Dutch Oven and high temperature was too difficult for me ,77 year old)
1410485
Certainly. I've done this myself. Baked with the lid on makes great bread. Just remove the lid at the end to brown the top if more is needed.
743683
I have not used to bake bread but I cannot see any reason why you can't. It bakes evenly and seals well.
174333
I haven't tried, but the description says you can: "Oven safe to 500F, Glass lid is not suitable for oven use"
46832
I put mine in steaks in a 500 degree grill. It will probably hold up in an oven as well.
1999617
Yes, with no issues at all. I have baked bread at 450 degrees with the lid and no problems.
215020
I doubt it. It warps, changes color, stinks, and thins out when used on a baking sheet under the max temperature per package directions. I would try a different brand. I would worry that it would damage the bottom of the oven, or bake itself onto it, or something else dangerous.
357398
Are you using a regular home oven for baking? How high can you set the temperature? I'm pretty sure it doesn't go higher than 500-550, which should be fine. I can't imagine baking bread at higher temps than that anyway.
1577958
Yes, this pan is oven safe to 500 but not intended to be used in broiler. This is a very nice, heavy weight, substantial pan. I love it so far. Hope this helps!
354472
Hi Joe. Well I just checked and I through my instruction away. I'm pretty sure I read up to 500 degrees. I have baked with mine at 375 degrees with no problem. Hope this helps, I really like mine.
800976
I think that this is a great and durable product. The holes in it make the bread nice and brown without scorching it. I bake wholewheat baguettes using it and they always come out great. I bake them on 400 degrees but see no reason you couldn't use it in a 500 degree oven.
1582641
I bake bread at 450 degrees with no problem. (the bread made in this is impressive-and to think people spend so much on artisan bread!)
1873616
We have not used our pan in the oven, but I think it would be fine. The only "vulnerable" part would be the handle grips and they appear to be made of silicone, which in many cooking applications is okay to 500°.
976235
I have this dutch oven and use it mostly for bread making and the temp I use is 475 F and have no problem.
456678
I would recommend following the guidelines for oven use. I've never tried it myself but another person has answered that it's safe up to 400 degrees. Take into consideration your particular oven if you intend to try that, since temperatures vary in degrees of heat.
442459
I'm not sure Dennis. You wouldn't want to submerge it in hot water and I'm not sure a low temp oven would be a good idea either. I'd check with the company .Sorry I wasn't more helpful......
316187
I would assume so. I use mine in the oven for scalloped potatoes at 420 degrees.
2101842
I have never used mine in the oven but I'm guessing that you could; however I don't know what would be considered a safe temp.