Okay, so I've officially joined the sourdough baking cult thanks to this amazing cast iron dutch oven set! 🍞🔥

The pre-seasoned surface worked like magic for my first loaf - got that Instagram-worthy crust on my very first try. Though PSA: the included proofing basket cover DOES NOT prevent drying (learned that the hard way). Just use plastic wrap like everyone else.

What really blew me away was how much stuff comes with this! Like, I now own a dough whisk and scoring lame (fancy bread knife) and didn't even know I needed these. The lid doubling as a skillet? Genius move when you're short on kitchen storage.

Small warning: when it arrived there were some weird brown flakes (not rust!) that freaked me out until I read the instructions. Just oil it up and keep cooking - problem solved after a few uses.

10/10 would recommend to anyone wanting to level up their bread game or needing quality cast iron on a budget. Just don't put it in the dishwasher (duh) and you'll have this beauty forever!