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The Cactus Bread Oven

The Cactus Bread Oven

Made for round sourdough, with a shallow base for easier loading and scoring and a domed lid that gives the loaf room to expand and helps hold in steam.

Regular price $79 USD
Regular price USD Sale price $79 USD
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Color: Pearl White

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  • 30-Day Returns
  • 12-Month Warranty

Key Features

Made for round sourdough loaves, with a shallow base that makes loading and scoring easier than in a deep Dutch oven. The domed cast iron lid leaves room above the loaf and helps retain moisture during covered baking, while the matte black enamel interior requires no seasoning and is easy to maintain.

Features:

  • Shallow base for easier loading and scoring.
  • Domed cast iron lid leaves room above the loaf and helps retain moisture during covered baking.
  • Heavy cast iron holds heat well throughout the bake.
  • Matte black enamel interior requires no seasoning and is easy to maintain.
  • Wide side handles provide room for a secure grip with oven mitts.
  • Available in eight enamel colors with the embossed Cactus lid.
  • Oven safe up to 500°F (260°C).

New to the Cactus Bread Oven? Read our First Bake Guide →

Dimensions

  • Recommended Dough Weight: Approx. 800g–1kg (1.8–2.2 lb) before baking
  • Internal Rim Diameter: Approx. 9.8 in
  • Overall Length: Approx. 12.8 in, including handles
  • Base Height: Approx. 2 in
  • Lid Height: Approx. 3.8 in, excluding knob
  • Total Weight: Approx. 11.7 lb, base and lid combined
  • Material: Enameled cast iron

Shipping, Returns & Warranty

Fast & Free Shipping

  • Free Shipping Across the US & Canada
    Free standard shipping with no minimum order value.
  • 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.

If your cookware arrives chipped, cracked or otherwise damaged in transit, send us a photo and we’ll arrange a replacement.

In most cases, there’s no need to return the damaged item.

12-Month Warranty

If your cookware chips, cracks or flakes due to a manufacturing defect within 12 months of purchase, contact us and we’ll arrange a replacement or refund.

Safe, Pure & Non-Toxic

Simple Materials, No Synthetic Non-Stick Coatings

Cookware should be made from materials you understand and trust.

Our cookware is made from cast iron, with either an enamel finish or a traditional oil-seasoned cooking surface. We don't use synthetic non-stick coatings.

Enameled Cast Iron

Glass enamel is fused to the cast iron to create a smooth, non-reactive cooking surface that requires no seasoning and is easy to clean.

Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron

Pre-seasoned with 100% vegetable oil and ready to cook with from the start. With regular use and proper care, the seasoning will continue to develop over time.

What You’re Cooking With

✓ Cast iron construction
✓ Enamel or vegetable oil-seasoned cooking surfaces
✓ No synthetic non-stick coatings

Use & Care

Oven Safe up to 500°F (260°C)
Suitable for sourdough baking, roasting and other oven cooking up to 500°F (260°C).

Avoid Sudden Temperature Changes
Avoid moving refrigerator-cold cookware directly into a hot oven or adding cold water to hot cast iron. Allow the Bread Oven to cool before washing.

Matte Black Enamel Surface
The black cooking surface is enamel, not bare cast iron, and does not require seasoning. When scoring dough on the base, take care not to drag the blade across the enamel surface.

Use Oven Mitts When Hot
The base, lid and handles become very hot during baking. Always use dry oven mitts when removing the lid or moving the Bread Oven.

Hand Wash Recommended
Wash with warm, soapy water and a soft sponge or non-abrasive brush. For stuck-on food, soak briefly in warm water before cleaning. Avoid abrasive cleaners and scouring pads.

How we keep our prices fair

Cookware sold through traditional retail channels can pass through several layers before reaching the customer, including distributors, wholesalers and retailers. Each layer adds its own costs and margin.

We keep our supply chain simpler. We work directly with experienced cast iron manufacturers and sell directly to our customers, without traditional wholesale and retail markups.

By keeping those layers to a minimum, we can offer well-made cast iron cookware without traditional retail mark-ups.

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  • Round loaf of bread in red enamel bread oven on wooden board, dusted with flour. Cherry Red

    Easier to Load and Score

    The low-profile base gives you easy access to the dough, so it's simpler to transfer, score, and lift out than with a deep Dutch oven.

  • Cactus Bread Oven in Pearl White with lid on a baked loaf Pearl White

    Domed Lid for Better Rise

    The domed lid gives the loaf space to expand while helping retain steam around the dough during the early bake.

  • Teal enamel bread oven with domed lid, holding a round loaf on a table. Deep Cyan

    Sized for Round Sourdough

    Designed for the size of a typical home-baked boule, with room for approximately 800 g–1 kg of dough.

Customers praised this cast iron bread oven for producing "perfect artisan loaves" with even heat distribution, golden crusts, and consistent results. Many appreciated the beautiful design and color options. Most found it manageable despite being heavy. One customer reported coating issues, while others noted the interior is porous and can absorb stains.

  • Best sourdough bread I have ever baked. Golden crust, tender bread with heavenly smell and taste.
  • Provides even heat distribution which gives even baking and even crust. Highly recommend.
  • Beautiful spring, cooked evenly, ease of getting the dough and bread in and out of the oven.
  • 5 stars: 144 (93%)
  • 4 stars: 3 (2%)
  • 3 stars: 3 (2%)
  • 2 stars: 3 (2%)
  • 1 star: 2 (1%)
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Anonymous
Love this cast iron !

It’s perfect for my no- knead recipes!
Very pleased with the results, and it’s pretty too😊

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Lara Imler
This is prefect

This is prefect. Totally worth having in the bread arsenal

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Lisa MarkowiczBenoit
Fantastic bread oven! Consistency every time I bake! Already have a green one! Purchased another

Fantastic bread oven! Consistency every time I bake! Already have a green one! Purchased another one so I could bake 2 loaves at a time.

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Cheryl Hernandez
Ultimate spring!

I have been on my sourdough journey for 6 months, this oven is fabulous. My bread came out so good, beautiful spring, cooked evenly, not to mention the ease of getting the dough and bread in and out of the oven. It’s so pretty to look at too! Highly recommend.

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Gabriel Gee

If you are looking for reliable, premium cookware, I highly recommend this piece. The Dutch oven is exquisitely crafted, built to last, and arrived in perfect condition. It looks absolutely stunning in the kitchen! I also have to commend their brilliant customer service team for their prompt and polite assistance.

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Holly Byerly
I love mine!

I bought two bread ovens and bake two loaves at a time. It took awhile to master the sourdough process (through no fault of my ovens!) and I’ve recommend them to other bakers. They’re the best.

Thank you for the great review! Those sourdough loaves in your photos look fantastic.

Thanks again for your support and for recommending us to other bakers.

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Holly Byerly
I love my two Cactus bread ovens

I love my two Cactus bread ovens, and now that I finally broke the sourdough code, my loaves turn out perfect every time. And this company is wonderful, too. Buy with confidence! By the way, I use both ovens in a standard range oven and both loaves are basically identical.

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JnnfrBro
I just made my first sourdough ever in this pan

I just made my first sourdough ever in this pan. I am 70 and have arthritis in my hands/wrists so I was concerned about weight. I managed this pan easily and my bread came out perfect. I highly recommend this pan if you’re serious about making sourdough. I plan to get a rectangular pan as well. Shipping was also a good experience.

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Karen Hodgson

I am very pleased with my new Dutch Oven. It is a very pretty addition to my kitchen. Love the colour and am baking yummy sourdough. Thank you i

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Aimee Sharpe

Absolutely beautiful! Love making my sourdough in this

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Anonymous

The Dutch oven itself is lovely. It’s very pretty and great quality. It arrived pretty fast which is good, as sometimes when you order online, it can take weeks.
It did have a very small chip on the bottom of the lid. As soon as they found out, they were very fast to rectify that.
Highly recommend.

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Dawn E.
BUY THIS BREAD OVEN!!!

Absolutely LOVE this bread oven. It's the perfect size and I've made many, many beautiful loaves of sourdough since I received it!

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Anna, Maine
Absolutely love it! It’s a great baker for my

Absolutely love it! It’s a great baker for my sourdough and it’s so attractive that I leave it out on my stove top!

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Delmar
Makes the best

Makes the best sourdough!

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Anonymous
Works

Works beautifully!

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Robert
Please beware

Omg. These things are horrible, got these for my wife for Christmas. Both after several bakes are chipping whatever chemical nonsense you sprayed to coat these pans. They are not cast iron. What a HUGE, UNSAFE, disappointment

Hi Robert, I am very sorry for the disappointment! Please rest assured: our finish is a high-heat matte enamel, not a chemical non-stick spray.

We take safety incredibly seriously. Since this experience wasn't what you expected, I have issued a refund to your original payment method. We hope you find a set that works better for your baking needs!

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elaine03
Beautiful Pan

I am loving my new oven cast iron for bread. It is so beautiful. The design is attractive with cactus on the lid. The purple/magenta color is so pretty. The pan is heavy and seems very durable and made well. It is the perfect size for a regular sourdough bread loaf. The lid handle is a nice size making it easy to remove the lid. The texture on the bottom of the pan helps it to bake well and not stick to the pan. The pan was very easy to wash, like other cast iron pans. I can't wait to see what else I can bake in this.

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Mama Swa
Bread oven success at a reasonable price!

So far so good! Love the color and baked evenly!

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Pam Summers
Beautiful bread baker!









This bread baker is my favorite. It produces beautiful loaves of sourdough!! Definitely worth the money. Heavy duty, retains heat well and it’s beautiful!

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Marsha
Love it but…

Last week I used this to make sourdough. I preheated it at 500 degrees and baked my loaf without a problem. Today I baked a yeast loaf heating it to 450 degrees and now the coating is coming off. I have not seen any other complaints about this. Otherwise it is an excellent baker! I am looking to hopefully get it replaced.

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NicoleHarmer3
GORGEOUS!

I love this Dutch oven!! It’s right up my alley with the fun green color and cactus design. It also bakes bread well and washes up nicely! Great buy.

Frequently asked questions

  • How Much Dough Should I Use?

    Around 2 lb of total dough is a practical starting point for the Cactus Bread Oven. In general, about 1.75–2.2 lb works well, depending on your recipe and how much the dough expands.

    This is a working range rather than a minimum or maximum capacity.

  • What Size Banneton Works Best?

    A round banneton around 8.5 inches is a practical starting size for a loaf of about 2 lb of dough.

    A banneton isn't essential, but it helps support the round shape during the final proof.

  • How Is This Different from a Regular Dutch Oven?

    A traditional Dutch oven has high sides, while the Cactus Bread Oven uses a low-profile base and domed lid.

    The lower base gives you easier access to the dough for loading, scoring, and removing the loaf. The fitted lid still creates a covered baking space that helps retain steam during the early bake.

    You get the covered-baking benefits of a Dutch oven in a shape designed specifically for bread.

  • Do I Need to Preheat the Bread Oven?

    No. For our first-bake method, preheat your oven and keep the Bread Oven at room temperature.

    This makes it easier to load and score the dough without handling very hot cast iron.

  • Will My Bread Stick? Do I Need Parchment Paper?

    Parchment paper is optional, but it can make transferring and removing the loaf easier, especially when you're getting used to the Bread Oven.

    The matte black enamel is not a synthetic non-stick coating, so some doughs may need a little flour or other preparation when baking directly on the surface.

  • How Do I Stop the Bottom from Getting Too Dark?

    Cast iron retains a lot of heat, and some ovens deliver more heat from below than others.

    First, try moving the Bread Oven one rack higher. You can also place an empty baking sheet on the rack below to shield some of the direct heat from the lower element.

    If the bottom is still browning too quickly, reduce the oven temperature slightly on your next bake and adjust the baking time as needed.

  • Is the Black Interior Enamel? Do I Need to Season It?

    Yes. The matte black cooking surface is enamel, not bare cast iron.

    It does not require seasoning. Wash it with warm, soapy water and a soft sponge or brush, then dry it after cleaning.

  • How Heavy Is the Bread Oven?

    The Cactus Bread Oven weighs approximately 11.6 lb, including the base and lid.

    The low-profile base and wide handles make it easier to grip with two hands. Always use dry oven mitts when handling the Bread Oven while hot.

  • Can I Use My Usual Sourdough or No-Knead Recipe?

    Yes. You can continue using your usual round sourdough or no-knead recipe, provided the dough size suits the Bread Oven.

    Around 2 lb of total dough is a practical starting point. You may need to adjust the baking time or temperature slightly to suit your dough and oven.