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Enamelled Cast Iron Dutch Oven for Sourdough

Enamelled Cast Iron Dutch Oven for Sourdough

Sourdough is challenging enough. Your bread oven shouldn't be.

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  • 12-Month Warranty

Key Features

Designed to be the best Dutch oven for sourdough bread, this cast iron bread oven combines a shallow base, domed lid and enamelled interior for easier home baking.

The shallow base makes loading and scoring dough easier, while the domed lid helps keep steam around the loaf. Cast iron retains steady heat throughout baking, helping produce an evenly baked loaf with a crisp, well-browned crust.

Shallow Base for Easier Handling

Load, score and lift out the loaf without reaching into the high sides of a deep Dutch oven.

Domed Lid for Steam Retention

The lid helps hold moisture around the dough during the first stage of baking, helping the loaf rise and form a crisp crust.

Steady Cast Iron Heat

Cast iron retains heat throughout baking to help the loaf cook and brown evenly.

No Seasoning Required

The matte black enamel interior is ready to use and easier to care for than bare cast iron.

Dimensions

Dough Capacity: Fits 0.45–0.9 kg loaves (approx. 500–900g dough).

Weight: 5.3 kg

Diameter: 25 cm

Total Length: 32.5 cm (with handles)

Base Depth: 5 cm

Lid Height: 9.7 cm (excluding knob)

Delivery, Returns & Warranty

Fast, Free Delivery

  • Free Shipping Nationwide
    Every order ships free across New Zealand. Yes, even to Rural Delivery addresses.
  • Local Stock, Ready to Go
    Ships from our Auckland warehouse, not overseas. Real stock, local support, no surprises.
  • Quick Dispatch
    Most orders leave our warehouse within 1 business day, and usually arrive in 3-5 business days. Please allow a little extra time for South Island or Rural deliveries.

Easy 30-Day Returns

  • Changed your mind? No stress.
    You have 30 days from delivery to make sure it’s right for your kitchen.
  • Simple Refunds
    Return your cookware unused, in its original condition and packaging, and we’ll issue a full refund.

Arrived Damaged? We’ll Make It Right.

Cast iron is tough. Couriers? Not always.

If your cookware arrives chipped, cracked, or broken, just send us a quick photo. We’ll send a replacement right away. No return needed.

12-Month Warranty

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

We’ll sort it with a full refund. Simple as that.

No hidden fees. No overseas delays. No unnecessary back-and-forth.

Safe, Pure & Non-Toxic

Nothing but Iron and Glass.
Say goodbye to synthetic coatings that scratch, peel, and degrade over time. Our cookware features a premium enamel finish—essentially pure glass permanently bonded to a solid iron core.

This creates a stable, naturally non-toxic barrier, ensuring your food never touches raw metal. Because it’s completely non-reactive, you can slow-simmer acidic tomato sauces or bake sourdough with absolute peace of mind.

Crafted for clean cooking:
✓ Free from PFAS, PFOA & PTFE (No "forever chemicals")
✓ Free from Lead & Cadmium

Use & Care

Low to Medium Heat is All You Need
Cast iron holds heat beautifully. Skipping the high heat prevents food from sticking and protects your pan’s pristine enamel finish.

Keep it Scratch-Free
To keep the enamel looking brand new, reach for wooden, silicone, or nylon utensils instead of metal.

Oven-Safe up to 500°F (260°C)
Move seamlessly from stovetop to oven—perfect for baking your sourdough or slow-roasting a Sunday dinner.

Let it Cool First
Cast iron doesn't like sudden chills. Always let your hot pan cool to room temperature before washing to prevent the enamel from cracking or warping.

Simple Hand Wash
No harsh scrubbing or dishwashers needed. A quick wash with warm, soapy water and a soft sponge is all it takes.

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Why You'll Love It

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    Controlled Dough Handling

    No more awkward lowering or last-second panic with soft dough. The shallow base gives you a natural working space so scoring and loading feel steady and predictable every time.

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    Consistent Oven Spring

    The heavy domed lid locks in steam to create stable rise and even crust development, helping your loaves behave the way they’re supposed to—not the way they sometimes do.

  • Designed for Repeatable Success

    Enameled cast iron delivers consistent heat without seasoning or guesswork, so once your method is right, your results stay right.

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Enamel Coating

Triple-Layer (Chip Resistant)

Triple-Layer

Synthetic / PTFE

Materials

No PFAS, PFOA, PTFE, Lead or Cadmium

Typically enamel-based

PTFE-based coating

Heat Tolerance

Up to 260°C (Oven Safe)

Up to 260°C

Usually lower heat limits

Maintenance

Zero Seasoning Needed

Zero Seasoning Needed

Hand wash only / Delicate

Warranty

12-Month "Cook Happy" Guarantee

Varies by brand

Limited warranty

FAQs

  • What size loaf can I bake in this bread oven?

    This bread oven is sized for the kind of loaves most people actually bake at home. It comfortably fits round sourdoughs in the 500g to 900g range, which covers classic country loaves, everyday sourdough, and no-knead recipes. The interior is 25 cm across, giving your dough plenty of room for a great oven spring without spreading into a flat pancake.

  • How is this different from using a regular Dutch oven?

    A standard Dutch oven (or deep casserole) has a deep base and a shallow lid. This bread oven flips that: the base is shallow, and the lid is a tall dome (cloche). This makes it infinitely easier to place, score, and lift out your loaf without burning your wrists on scorching-hot sides. Plus, when you remove the lid, the loaf is fully exposed to brown faster and more evenly. You get the same cast iron heat and steam, just in a shape designed for bread instead of stews.

  • Do I need to preheat the bread oven?

    Yes, you’ll get the best rise and crust if both the base and lid are preheated. Slide the empty bread oven into your oven while it heats up, then load your dough onto the hot base, score it, and cover it with the domed lid. The intensely hot cast iron and trapped steam force your loaf to spring up instead of spreading out. While you can just preheat the lid and use a cold base for a gentler bake, a fully preheated set delivers the most dramatic results.

  • Will the bottom of my bread burn in cast iron?

    Cast iron holds a lot of heat, so the bottom of your loaf can brown quickly if your oven runs hot or your rack is too low. If the base of your bread is getting darker than you'd like, try moving it to a slightly higher rack, dropping the oven temperature a fraction, or sliding a standard baking tray onto the rack directly underneath as a heat shield. Using a piece of baking paper under your loaf also helps protect the bottom crust while still letting it crisp up perfectly.

  • Will my bread stick? Do I need baking paper?

    Our matte enamelled interior is designed to build a natural patina over time, but it’s not a chemical non-stick coating. For the absolute easiest experience—especially with high-hydration, sticky sourdough—we highly recommend placing your loaf on a piece of baking paper. You can bake directly on the cast iron with a good dusting of flour or semolina, but baking paper is the surest, zero-fuss bet.

  • Can I use it for no-knead bread and other recipes I already love?

    Absolutely. Any round loaf recipe designed for a standard 4L to 4.7L Dutch oven will work perfectly in this bread oven. Just stick to the temperatures and timings you already use, and treat the domed lid exactly like the lid of your usual heavy pot. As long as your recipe calls for roughly 500g to 900g of dough, you’re in the sweet spot.

  • Can I cook other things in it, or is it only for bread?

    Bread is where it truly shines, but the shallow base is fantastic on its own for roasting vegetables, a small chicken, or fish, as well as for potato bakes or fruit crumbles. You can use the domed lid during the first half of the cook to lock in moisture, then remove it to crisp things up. That said, if you’re making large batches of soup or slow-cooked stews, a deep casserole is still your best tool. Think of this cloche as your dedicated bread and roasting specialist.

  • Is it heavy and easy to handle?

    The bread oven weighs 5.3 kg. It has that reassuring, solid cast iron feel, but it’s actually lighter to maneuver than many heavy-duty deep casseroles. The shallow base and wide side handles are specifically designed so you can slide it in and out of the oven easily with thick oven mitts. In practice, most bakers just leave the base on the oven rack and only lift the domed lid on and off—meaning you never have to lug a blazing-hot, heavy pot across the kitchen.

  • Do I need to season it, and is the enamel safe?

    There is absolutely zero seasoning required. The interior is coated in a matte black enamel, not bare iron, so it won’t rust when you wash it with warm, soapy water (just make sure to dry it thoroughly). This enamelled surface is completely food-safe and non-reactive. You can bake with wet, highly hydrated, or acidic sourdough starters without ever worrying about off flavours or tedious maintenance.