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5 Quart Cast Iron Double Dutch Oven

5 Quart Cast Iron Double Dutch Oven - Main image
$20.98 $69.95 In stock

Category: Dutch Ovens

Looking for the best cast iron for sourdough bread baking? Meet Double Dutch. Beloved by bread bakers for its incredible heat retention, this hard-working pan also moonlights as a dutch oven for soups and roasts, with a lid that is also a dual-handle pan. Made in the USA, this nontoxic cast iron is made without PFAS. If you’re looking for a cast iron dutch oven for sourdough (and so much more), look no further.

Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 46 reviews)

Grace K. ★★★★★

The domed lid creates the perfect steam environment—my sourdough came out with a crackling crust and open crumb on the first try. It’s heavy, sturdy, and cleans up easily, even after baking at 500°F.

William H. ★★★★★

Finally, a dutch oven that bakes a loaf with a proper crust without me having to add steam to the oven. The lid fits so snugly it traps every bit of moisture, which makes the inside perfectly chewy.

Natalie ★★★★★

The heat retention is amazing—my soup stayed bubbling for a good 20 minutes after I turned off the burner. The lid fits snugly and makes a great seal for slow cooking.

Thomas Y. ★★★★★

My first sourdough loaf came out with a perfect crackly crust and airy crumb, thanks to how evenly this pot holds the heat. The heavy lid seals in steam just right for baking bread, and I've already used it for chili on the stovetop too.

Isabella ★★★★★

The heat retention is incredible — my sourdough gets a perfect crust every time. I've also made a few soups in it, and it cleans up way easier than my old enameled pot.

George L. ★★★★★

The 5-quart size is absolutely perfect for both my round boules and a big batch of chili. I love how evenly it heats for soups, and the lid seal is impressive for keeping steam locked in.

Riley ★★★★★

My sourdough loaves have never had such a perfect crust—that 5-quart size traps steam just right for a bakery-style finish. The weight feels solid and the heat retention is amazing, though it does require some muscle to lift when full of stew.

Ryan M. ★★★★★

The domed lid is genius for high-rising sourdough, and the heat distribution is so even it eliminated my usual burnt bottom issue. Made a beef stew that simmered perfectly for hours with no hot spots.

Timothy ★★★★★

Finally got a loaf with that perfect crackly crust and open crumb I've been chasing, and this pot's heat retention made all the difference. The deep base holds enough water for steam without my bread sticking to the sides.

Adam F. ★★★★★

The 5-quart size is perfect for my weekly bread baking, and the lid fits so snugly that my steam never escapes during the first 20 minutes. I’ve even used it for a batch of chili, and the heat distribution was spot on without any hot spots. Coming from a cheaper pan, the weight and even cooking here feel much more substantial.