Lodge Cast Iron is the expanding its cookware lineup with two new domed ovens designed to simulate the conditions of a traditional bread oven for easier home-baked artisan-style bread.
The Lodge introduction comes as consumer interest in sourdough bread has risen dramatically in recent years, and as sales of baking-focused cookbooks has increased more than 80% the past two years, according to Lodge.
Engineered for sourdough and hearth-style breads, the new Lodge ovens feature bell-shaped, domed lids designed to capture and circulates steam throughout the baking process more effectively than a traditional Dutch oven. The process is said by Lodge to help deliver crisp crusts, tender interiors and excellent oven spring without the need for additional steam trays or complicated baking techniques.
“People have been baking artisan bread in Lodge cookware for generations, and our Double Dutch Oven and Combo Cooker have become trusted favorites among home bread bakers,” said Mike Otterman, CEO and President of Lodge Cast Iron. “As bread making continues to grow as both a craft and a ritual that brings people together, we saw an opportunity to build on that legacy with cookware designed specifically for the bread-baking experience, making it easier to create beautiful loaves at home.”
The new Lodge lineup offers bread ovens in the choice of seasoned cast iron and enameled cast iron to suit different baking preferences.
The Lodge Chef Collection Seasoned Cast Iron Bread Oven (pictured above) is seasoned with 100% natural vegetable oil said by Lodge to improve with every bake while delivering exceptional heat retention for consistent, bakery-quality results and beautifully crisp crusts. Oven-safe up to 600°F and PFAS-free, the oven is designed to withstand high-heat baking, according to Lodge.
The Lodge Enameled Cast Iron Bread Oven features a cast iron core wrapped in a durable porcelain enamel finish for easy cleanup and everyday convenience. Available in Oyster White (with Ruby and Emerald launching in September 2026), the bell-shaped, steam-trapping design delivers loaves with crisp crusts and soft interiors, while the nonporous enamel requires no seasoning and is easy to maintain, Lodge noted. The enameled cast iron bread oven is oven-safe up to 500°F and PFAS-free, according to Lodge.
The Lodge Chef Collection Seasoned Cast Iron Bread Oven is available now at LodgeCastIron.com ($119.95 retail price) and select retailers nationwide. The Lodge Enameled Cast Iron Bread Oven is set to be available in August.
