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Heating the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit represented a new chapter; once the loaf puffed up, it was placed inside for an initial 10 minutes, followed by 20 minutes at a lower temperature to thoroughly bake the bread.
However, the journey wasn’t complete. Traditional trenchers had to become stale before they could be used as intended. After several days, the loaf could be sliced and utilized to hold various dishes, thus bringing medieval dining to life.