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The Oval Bread Oven

The Oval Bread Oven

A cast iron bread oven designed for oval sourdough loaves, giving batards the steam, space, and support they need to rise beautifully.

Regular price $62.99 USD
Regular price $79 USD Sale price $62.99 USD
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Color: Sage Green (Enameled)

In stock - Most orders ship within 1 business day

  • Fast & Free Shipping
  • 30-Day Returns
  • 12-Month Warranty

Key Features

Designed for Batard Baking

The shallow base makes it easier to load and score the dough, while the domed cast iron lid helps retain steam during the early bake. Together, they create the enclosed heat and moisture needed to support oven spring and develop a crisp, well-browned crust.

Easier Loading and Scoring

The shallow base keeps the dough within easy reach, making loading and scoring simpler than with a deep Dutch oven.

Better Oven Spring, Crisp Crust

The domed lid helps retain steam while the dough expands, while cast iron holds steady heat for even baking and a crisp, well-browned crust.

More Than Bread

Use the lid and base separately for roasting, braising, baking, and everyday oven cooking.

Enameled or Pre-Seasoned

Choose easy-care enameled cast iron with no seasoning required, or classic pre-seasoned cast iron.

Dimensions

  • Best For: Oval sourdough batards, no-knead loaves, high-hydration doughs, and crusty artisan bread
  • Recommended Dough Size: 800g–1,200g total dough weight
  • Interior Opening: approx. 12" L x 7" W
  • Flat Cooking Surface: 10.5" L x 5" W
  • Exterior Dimensions: 14.65" L x 8" W x 5.67" H, including handles
  • Weight: 12.6 lbs
  • Total Capacity: 6 quarts
  • Material Options: Enameled cast iron or pre-seasoned cast iron

Shipping, Returns & Warranty

Fast & Free Shipping

  • Free Shipping Across the US & Canada
    No minimum spend. No surprise fees. Every order ships free anywhere in the USA and Canada.
  • Ships Fast
    Most orders leave our local warehouses within 1 business day, and usually arrive in 3–5 business days.

Easy 30-Day Returns

  • Changed your mind? No stress.
    You have 30 days from delivery to request a return.
  • Simple Return Shipping
    We’ll send you a prepaid return label, so you don’t have to figure it out yourself. A flat $9.99 return shipping fee will be deducted from your refund for each product returned.

Arrived Damaged? We'll Make It Right.

Cast iron is tough — but shipping carriers can be a little less predictable.

If your cookware arrives chipped, cracked, or damaged, simply send us a photo. We’ll arrange a replacement right away, and you won’t need to send the damaged piece back.

12-Month Warranty

If your cookware chips, cracks, or flakes because of a manufacturing defect within 12 months, we’ve got your back with a replacement or refund.

Simple, fair, and no unnecessary back-and-forth.

Safe, Pure & Non-Toxic

Cookware should be built from materials you can trust.

We use cast iron, finished in enamel or a natural pre-seasoned surface. No synthetic non-stick coatings.

Enamelled Cast Iron

A durable layer of glass enamel fused to cast iron creates a non-reactive cooking surface that's easy to clean and requires no seasoning.

Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron

Seasoned with 100% vegetable oil and ready to use from day one. With regular cooking, the seasoning naturally develops and improves over time.

No PFAS or PTFE

No synthetic non-stick coatings. No PFAS, PFOA, PTFE, lead, or cadmium.

Use & Care

Heat Management

  • Low to Medium is Best: Cast iron retains heat exceptionally well, so high heat is rarely necessary. Cooking on low to medium heat prevents food from sticking, protects the smooth finish of enameled pieces, and maintains the natural patina on pre-seasoned iron.

Utensil Choice

  • For Enamel: We highly recommend using wood, silicone, or heat-resistant plastic tools to prevent scratching and preserve the pristine finish.
  • For Pre-Seasoned Iron: Highly resilient and tolerant. It can handle metal utensils, though gentle use will always extend the life of your cookware.

Cleaning & Upkeep

  • Hand Wash Recommended: Clean with warm, soapy water and a gentle sponge.
  • Dry Immediately (Crucial for Pre-Seasoned): Never let cast iron soak. For pre-seasoned pieces, dry thoroughly immediately after washing and rub a light layer of cooking oil over the surface before storing to prevent rust.

Oven & Temperature Safety

  • Oven-Safe to 500°F (260°C): Fully safe for baking and slow-roasting.
  • Avoid Thermal Shock: Never place a hot pan into cold water or onto a cold surface. Always allow your cookware to cool gradually to room temperature before rinsing to prevent cracking or warping.

How we keep our prices fair

Traditional cookware brands pass through middlemen, wholesalers, and retail shelves—with each step adding a hefty markup to the final price tag.

We do things differently. By partnering directly with world-class foundries and bringing our pieces straight to your door, we cut out the unnecessary costs.

The result: Heirloom-quality cast iron—whether enameled or pre-seasoned—delivered to you with total transparency and a remarkably fair price.

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  • Steam-Trapping Lid

    The fitted lid creates a covered baking environment that helps retain steam during the early bake, encouraging better oven spring and a crisp, blistered crust.

  • Made For Batards

    Not every loaf wants to be round. The elongated shape gives batards the support they need to rise upward instead of spreading outward.

  • cast iron oval bread oven for sourdough batard dark cyan (enameled)

    Low Base, Better Control

    The shallow base makes it easier to place, score, and remove dough, especially when working with high heat and delicate, high-hydration loaves.

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Surface

Enameled or Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron

Enameled Cast Iron

Synthetic Non-Stick Coating

Materials

No PFAS, PFOA, PTFE, Lead or Cadmium

Typically enamel-based

PTFE-based coating

Heat Tolerance

Up to 500°F (oven safe)

Up to 500°F

Usually lower heat limits

Maintenance

Zero Seasoning Needed

Zero Seasoning Needed

Coating wears over time

Warranty

12-Month "Cook Happy" Guarantee

Varies by brand

Limited warranty