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A Matter of Taste – Leanne Cloudsdale talks to Christopher Moorby about convenience, cast iron cookware and chilli-con-carne

06 November 2020

Christopher Moorby understands good design better than most. As co-founder and creative director of London’s esteemed Commission Studio, he spends his days working with some of the world’s most prestigious brands. An enthusiastic cook in his spare time, he’s been a big fan of the C1 for a number of years. He’s a real advocate of quality over quantity –...

Tags: C1, C1-Casserole, Cast, cast iron, Cast Iron Casserole, one pot cooking

No Knead Sourdough by Bread Ahead

10 July 2020

"At Bread Ahead, we believe everyone can fit great bread making into their lives. This no knead sourdough recipe is perfect no matter how busy a schedule you have, and it produces an amazing loaf."

breadahead.com, @breadaheadbakery

Equipment: Crane C1 Casserole

Recipe

Makes 1KG loaf

500g strong white bread flour, plus extra for dusting
150g rye starter
350g water

Tags: Bread Ahead, Bread Ahead Bakery, C1 casserole, Cast Iron Casserole, Crane Cookware, Crane Dutch Oven, No Knead Sourdough

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“It’s inconceivable that many acts of domestic cookery are beyond Crane’s tough (and exceedingly heavy-duty) range of cookware.”

“As sturdy as Le Creuset – and burn proof, to boot. A minimalist cook’s dream.”

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