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Lodge just released its first-ever bread oven, and it’s the shortcut to grandma-worthy homemade bread

Southern Living · Jul 21, 2026 19:30 · 2 min read

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It’s no surprise that we here at Southern Living love Lodge. For over 125 years, the Tennessee-based brand has earned an esteemed reputation for its line of durable, heirloom-quality cast-iron cookware that spans skillets, a spectrum of bakeware, Dutch ovens, and more. So, you can imagine our excitement when Lodge recently dropped a new product that’s bound to elevate your at-home baking.

That’s right y’all—the brand just launched its first-ever Bread Oven crafted to make homemade bread simple, easy, and efficient. The unique design combined with the heavy-duty construction is all you need for loaves that taste straight like it came from Grandma’s kitchen.

Chef Collection Cast-Iron Bread Oven

Lodge Chef Collection Seasoned Cast Iron Bread Oven — Credit: Lodge

$120 at Lodgecastiron.com

The Chef Collection Cast-Iron Bread Oven measures 13.18 by 7.25 by 10 inches, and has a 9.5-inch diameter to make perfectly-sized loaves every time. It’s made from tough and sturdy cast iron that not only offers superior heat distribution and retention, but is also oven safe up to 600° F.

For effortless use right out of the box, the bread oven comes pre-seasoned with 100 percent vegetable oil. This gives the cast iron a natural, virtually nonstick surface that only gets better with more seasoning (and baking) over time, so you won’t have to worry about ruining a carefully prepared loaf that’s burnt and stuck to the bottom.

What really makes the oven unique in comparison to other cast-iron vessels from Lodge is its shape. It’s designed with a round, domed lid, which not only provides ample space for the bread to expand, but also encourages moisture circulation to give loaves a crisp, shiny crust and a pillowy-soft, fluffy inside.

This is all accomplished without adding steam or having to properly monitor what you’re baking during the process. So, when it comes time to make your bread, all you have to do is preheat the bread oven, add your dough, put the lid on, and bake—it’s that simple.

If you’re looking to elevate your bread-making game, dip your toes into homemade bread, or add to your ever-growing cast-iron collection, Lodge’s new Bread Oven is a reliable, high-quality place to start.

Grab it now for $120 and be sure to check out other must-have baking products from the retailer below, including an upcoming Enamled Cast-Iron Bread Oven that’s set to release next month.