On 2 Jun 2006 20:38:15 -0700, wrote:

>Jim Davis wrote:
>> Some time back I saw a post about a new gadget that was due on the
>> market which would allow you to bake with moisture applied. Sound
>> familiar to anyone? Is there such?
>
>I have not heard of such a gadget, but in the meantime try this... Boil
>a pot of water on the stove top and transfer water to an oven safe
>dish. Place in the oven with whatever you are baking. The water will
>continue to boil in the oven and create steam in the oven. I use this
>method when I bake bread. It gives it a nice crust.


Look At:
http://www.steambreadmaker.com/home_...d_Baker_4stone

I make one of these myself as I had a steamer and a pan.
It's OK but not all that much better just steaming the oven and
spraying my bread with water for a better crust.
I trying to make a 80% hydrated bread.
Jerry