You might try Lodge Mfg. It's the oldest and last maker of cast-iron
cookware in the US. The NYT had an article a few months ago about some chefs
who got together to find the best skillet for making an omelet. They tested
different kinds of skillets.The winner was LC and Lodge was a close second.
The LC skillet costs $90 and you can buy a 10" Lodge skillet at Wal-Mart for
less than $11.
http://www.lodgemfg.com/

" Nartker" > wrote in message
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>I am a Culinary School Grad and an avid home baker, several weeks ago the
>New York Times published an article on bread which has laid on my desk
>since I downloaded it.
>
> Last night I tried the method and the recipe that was published. I can
> quibble with the recipe, but the method is flawless in its performance.
>
> Basically it is a very slow rise of a wet dough, baked in a very hot,
> preheated cloque. I used a 6 quart Le Crueset pot with the lid handle
> removed backed in a 450 degree convection oven.
>
> I recommended this method highly.
>
> Now the question, can any one recommend a better vessel to bake in? This
> is a brutal method for the Le Cresset.
>
> The crust is very crisp nutty and sweet.
>