To make
Gluten Free Walnut Rosemary Artisan Bread you will need a heavy, lidded pan or bowl. This step comes first because the bakeware is key to the crust and texture of this bread. A heavy pan creates a nice crust and the lid keeps steam in- making bread moist and tender. I find cooking bread in covered pans or bowls prevents loaves from collapsing in the middle. If you have had this happen when baking gluten free breads you know how disappointing it is when this happens!
If you have a 2-quart enameled cast iron Dutch oven use it because cast iron is a great heat conductor and great for bread baking. If you don't have a pan like this, use a lidded, 2-quart ceramic or glass ovenproof baking dish and you'll get good results but may have to bake the bread about 5 minutes longer.
Tip: If you use a pan or bowl larger than 2-quarts, the bread will be flatter-more like a foccacia bread.
