What Are Deck Ovens?

 

An oven is an important element in the kitchen and is especially used for the purpose of roasting and heating food. Traditionally, ovens are useful in terms of baking; bread cakes and other desserts, and savory goods. This intricate piece of technology has become a necessity and is used by chefs and home cooks worldwide. There are various types of ovens available with different models, sizes, functions, and designs.

Out of the extensive range of ovens, the deck oven is to name a few. These ovens are known as annular tube furnaces and are quite different from other ovens, mainly due to the unique characteristics that make them stand out from the rest. Deck ovens come with multiple chambers that help in baking a number of things simultaneously, and because of its structure, it is known as a deck oven.

These ovens are more popular in commercial baking. The heat and size of the deck oven call for fast baking of bulk items in lesser time, primarily as they can retain heat better than any other oven. When it comes to selecting an ideal deck oven for your kitchen, you can opt for Tom Chandley Deck Oven.

Dimensions and operations of a deck oven

Deck ovens have a ceramic or stone baking sole that forms the bottom of the oven and allows to control of heat separately for the bottom and top chambers. Deck ovens are best known for baking bread, and it also is very convenient to operate. If things couldn’t get any better, deck ovens possess the ability to add steam (with its steam delivery system) which helps in making bread and other baked goods crusty from the outside, additionally, it has great browning capability that allows you to bake pizza in 6-10 minutes.

Traditional deck ovens have a narrow opening, it is wide and deep and measures almost 7 to 17 inches in height. They also have a solid construction with heavy iron frames, while the interior is made up of aluminized steel. However, depending on the model and the structure of the oven the dimensions can vary. Deck ovens are available in multiple sizes, in both electric and gas modes.

The temperature of a deck oven goes up to 550F - 650F but again varies on the size you opt for. Keep in mind that an electric deck oven is not as tall and deep like a gas deck oven is, but on the flip side, electric deck ovens are very easy to load and unload because of the lesser depth involved.

Benefits of a deck oven

The high steam delivery system

Deck oven are very good in terms of water consumption; it has a steam system which is able to retain moisture better than any other oven.

Efficient use of energy

Deck oven can help you to save energy by saving up to 75% of fuel consumption, in comparison with other commercial ovens.

Vapor tube technology

Vapor tube technology is an important feature in deck ovens, it used in the conversion of steam, using sealed vapor tubes, and allows even radiation heat.

 Now that you’re aware of all the benefits a deck oven has to offer, go and get yourself one today to bake the most irresistible and delicious goods ever!