Lodge Logic Serving Pot with Iron Cover

Comment: I've been bitten by the no-knead bread bug and this small cast iron pot is the perfect size for baking a typical loaf. I do the second rise right in the pot. It's also very handy for making small batches of baked beans, soups, casseroles and stews. Best of all, it fits (snugly) into my large toaster oven, so I can bake bread or prepare a meal for two without heating up the big oven.

I make mostly sourdough whole rye (aka pumpernickel) and yeasted whole wheat bread. The results have been excellent from the start, but I found that, even with the seasoning and a light film of oil, the bread still tended to stick a little on the bottom until I started lining the pot with lightly oiled parchment paper. Also, when I use the toaster oven I have to adjust the rack to the lowest setting in order to get the pot inside with its lid in place. The top and bottom crusts get pretty dark during the final browning with the top off. I keep an eye on it and brush the loaf lightly with oil or butter as soon as I remove it from the pot. That way the crust stays tender. I've never had a failure yet with this method.

Like most people, I'm impressed with the durability and practicality of cast iron and the fact that Lodge apparently still makes these pots domestically is certainly a plus. I started with several cast iron pans - at least 50 years old and still perfect - from my grandmother's kitchen and I have been adding to my collection with Lodge items ever since. They're pretty much all I use at this point. This little pot is the latest addition and it certainly hasn't disappointed.

Comment: I cook bread in a 5 quart Lodge dutch oven, and was looking for a smaller pot to bake smaller loaves. I only ordered a couple, because I was concerned it would be too short. This is perfect for a half-loaf -- so I went back and ordered more so that I can fit four at once in my oven, or two beside my 5-qt pot. Love the Lodge quality... and Lodge is an American company, so that's even better.

Comment: I bought this pot for the sole purpose of being able to bake dark soda bread in it. I knew from past experience that the heavy iron pots hold heat well for baking and the size was perfect for this purpose. Owning it has made me want to bake more often, perhaps corn bread. I think I also will try it for things other than bread. I love the pot; it is not
too heavy to lift even when filled.
Would I buy it again? Absolutely! And I would buy it again from Amazon for their great packaging and quick delivery.

Comment: I got this pot to use as a small deep fryer. It's more shallow than I'd like for that purpose. I'm still giving it 5 stars because it's a wonderful pot for stovetop or oven cooking, and I use it to boil my leftover chicken bones for stock.

Comment: I own a lot of cast iron cookware and this is one of my favorites due to the versatility and smart design. Handles are solid and well placed, size it solid but not so heavy as to struggle, lid fits very nicely. Clean-up is carefree. An all around excellent choice for those just getting started with cast iron or anyone searching for a perpetual favorite.