Is an iron skillet suitable for baking?

If you’ve never cooked a pie in a cast iron pie pan before, you’re missing out on the most delicious crust you’ve eaten in a very long time. Because of its consistent and reliable heat transfer, cast iron has long been a popular choice for preparing breakfast foods like pancakes, biscuits, and cornbread. Cast iron produces delicious results when used to make scones and crepes.

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