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Crust is the crisp, colored outer layer that forms on the surface of bread as it bakes. At high heat, the browning of flour and sugars gives it color, aroma, and crispness. Crust thickness varies with the oven's humidity and baking temperature.
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“Bake the bread at high heat with steam to keep the crust crisp.”
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