Container Isolation: Why the Dutch Oven Wins Every Time
Docker for the oven: How a sealed cast iron pot isolates 100% steam saturation and why regular home ovens fail without steam.
The Physics of Sealed Steam
Standard home ovens vent steam through active exhaust channels to prevent kitchen moisture. A heavy Dutch oven functions as an isolated container: evaporating dough water generates 100% relative humidity, delaying crust formation and allowing maximum expansion.