Baking bread at home requires different techniques depending on the type of dough. For straight doughs, like baguettes and sourdoughs, preheat your oven to 500°F. After 5 minutes, reduce the temperature to 450°F and continue baking.
If your dough contains fat, such as brioche or sandwich dough, bake at a lower temperature to prevent scorching. I recommend 350°F for these richer breads. When using a convection oven, maintain the same temperature but keep a closer eye on your bread as it will bake significantly faster. These temperature adjustments will ensure optimal results for different bread types in your home oven.