Instructions: The machine (Zoji) does the kneading. I leave it for about 1 hour for rise time, punch down, shape, place it in the soaked pot, and let rise till doubled (varies with kitchen temp). I do preheat the oven to 400 before putting the pot in, bake for about 35 mins, then lower to 375 for another 15 mins.

NOTES : I bought one of these clay bakers a while back, too. Ive made about 10 loaves in it, and though they have all come out with a wonderful top crust, I cannot get the bottom crust to brown IN the pot. I have to remove the finished loaf, and place it on my pizza stone to brown it. The inside texture is great, and the top crust is perfect. But the bottom never seems to brown. What am I doing wrong?

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