We know baking sourdough can be really daunting with all the information circling around. Sourdough takes time and patience to get right every time. Our goal is make sourdough baking more accessible for eveyone so you too can start your homestead. This article will outline best-rated dutch ovens for at home baking and what makes them the best!
Some impotant aspects of a dutch oven you should be looking for include that it has to be made of cast iron. Cast iron allows for even heat distribution and heat retention, which is what makes it the ideal material for baking (and other cooking uses like braising and simmering).
Dutch Ovens are investments that last a long time, so going cheap on this won’t be beneficial to you if baking bread is somthing you are serious about. So let’s get into some of the best Dutch Oven’s on the market and why they may be the perfect addition to your kitchen.
Le Creuset is a known and trusted brand in the world of Sourdough and there is a reason. The thick, enameled cast iron allows for some of the best heat retention in this whole list. This allows for minimal sticking and makes cleaning a breeze.
The sleek design is a great addition to any kitchen, and if sourdough making is going to be a regular for you, this is definitley worth a buy.
This Dutch Oven is a bit more expensive than my previous listed but I wanted to include it for the quality.
This again is Cast Iron and has a heavy weight, tight lid to create steam for the perfect enviroment for your dough .
This is made in France but is available on Amazon for quick delivery. Comes in many different colors.
Available in 2.75 QT sizes all the way up to 7 QT sizes
I love this first option because not only does this come with the dutch oven, but it also includes other baking materials to help your sourdough bread be the best it can be. I wont go into details about what each tool does, but it comes with a proofing basket, a scoring lame, a dough whisk, a booklet of recipes and so much more.
The one linked is a 5 QT option but they also offer 3.2 QT Dutch Oven size as well. Make sure you hand wash this Dutch Oven as this is not dishwasher safe.
This is a great option for beginners as it has all of the tools needed to begin sourdough like a pro. Although I am a big believer in not needing any fancy tools, the value in this kit is very good for the price!
Overmont 5.5QT Cast Iron Dutch Oven
This Cast Iron Dutch Oven is very stylish and comes in many different colors. This is perfect if you like simple and want somthing not too fancy but will still do the job. This is one of Amazon’s Best Sellers and a top pick from Amazon itself with an impressive average of 4.8 star reviews!
It also comes in Teal, Red, Green, Grey, Pink, Orange and Blue with an enameled finish (which gives you even better heat distribution) . So whatever color scheme you are going for, Overmont will have something you are looking for.
They offer this Dutch oven in 5.5, 4.5 and 7 QT options. This particular deal also comes with 2 pot holders for greatest ease when taking the pot in and out of the oven.
I wanted to include this one because of the dome lid. This Dutch Oven is great for getting that perfect round dough nice and crispy. I’d say the other ones I’ve listed have more uses other than baking bread (such as making stews, soups, etc) but, this Flavorix one is relly unique and can add some character to your pots and pans collection
This one is dishwasher safe and is made from cast iron. It has an average 5 star rating on Amazon with a total of 34 reviews
This is perfect for the all around good quality for a reasonable price customers. Cuisinart is known for their dependable and affordable kitchenware items and dosent fall short with their Dutch Ovens.
This one is dishwasher safe and has an enameled coating as well.