Who doesn’t love bread?

The combination of its aroma, flavor, and the sound of the crust when it crackles makes our mouths water. There’s nothing better than buying a good loaf to make sandwiches, toast, or tapas… except baking your own bread in your wood stove with an oven.

Stoves with ovens are one of the best options available for cooking. Depending on the model you have at home, your oven’s capacity can be quite large, allowing you to bake several batches of bread at once. But it’s not just the size that makes these stoves stand out. Typically, they feature an easy-to-clean system, so if you’re worried about making a mess in the oven, don’t worry—you can easily disassemble it for proper cleaning. Finally, it’s worth noting that the oven’s lining is made of stainless steel with a refractory base and a thermometer, which helps improve both performance and energy efficiency.

Given all that, if you want to get the most out of your stove with oven and learn how to bake homemade bread with the unique flavor of wood fire, keep reading. We’ve got the perfect recipe—and the result will surprise you!

Steps to Make Homemade Bread in Your Stove with Oven

Making homemade bread with your stove oven is very simple. Once you try it, you won’t be able to resist testing other oven-stove recipes! To start, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• 600 grams of all-purpose wheat flour

• 400 grams of strong (bread) flour

• 450 milliliters of warm water

• 20 grams of yeast

• Half a teaspoon of salt

Now just follow these steps:

1. In a bowl, mix the two types of flour, sifting them to avoid lumps, and add the salt. Then add the yeast and mix again.
2. Create a well in the center of the mixture and slowly start adding the water while mixing with a whisk or mixer until the dough forms. If the dough seems too dry, add more water; if too wet, add more flour.
3. Time to unleash your inner baker and knead the dough: sprinkle a bit of flour over the dough and knead by hand for about ten minutes. Shape it into a ball, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise for one hour. Then repeat the process: knead for another ten minutes and let it rise for another hour.
4. Time to place the bread in the oven! Make sure it’s nice and hot, then simply put the dough inside and bake for thirty minutes.
5. Now comes the best part: take the bread out, let it cool, and decide how you want to enjoy it.

With this recipe, you’ll get a delicious result and make the most of your stove with oven. What are you waiting for? It’s a piece of cake—well, bread!

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One of the main concerns for homeowners installing a fireplace is learning how to avoid excessive smoke—since it can be bothersome both inside your home and to neighbors.

First and foremost: it is not normal for a fireplace to produce smoke inside your home. If this happens, it means the combustion process is not correct—whether due to improper wood burning, air regulation issues, or chimney draft—and it needs to be addressed. Here’s how to resolve it:

How to prevent your fireplace from producing excessive smoke

Use suitable Wood. Make sure it is thoroughly dry (no moisture), because wet wood generates excessive smoke as the water evaporates. It also causes soot to cling to the glass. Avoid resinous woods (e.g. pine), which produce more smoke when ignited.

Keep the chimney draft clean. An insufficient draft or heavy residue negatively affects the fireplace’s correct operation. It’s recommended to have the chimney swept one to two times per year, depending on usage.

Follow proper ignition procedure. If you close the door or air vents too quickly after lighting, you block the oxygen needed for combustion. The resulting smoke will dirty the glass and cause inefficiency.

By following these recommendations, you will ensure correct combustion, avoid excessive smoke, maintain cleaner glass, and prevent unpleasant odors.

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If you’re inexperienced, lighting a wood-burning fireplace can be a bit tricky. At Carbel, we’re here to give you several tips and guidelines to make the process easier.

First things first: get your firewood ready.

There are different types of wood, and depending on what kind you use, lighting your fireplace may be more or less difficult. The most important thing is to use dry wood.

Steps to Light a Fireplace Fire

1. Make safety your first priority.
Keep any flammable objects away from the fire area to avoid accidents.

2. Make sure the vents are open.
Good ventilation is key. Open vents help smoke escape properly and reduce the risk of hazards.

3. Place the wood inside the fireplace.
As mentioned, use dry wood. Moist wood can cause the fire to go out easily and produce excessive smoke.

How much wood should you use?
Don’t overdo it. Fire needs oxygen to burn, and too much wood can block airflow and smother the flames.

A couple of logs along with some small twigs should be enough to get started. You can add more wood later as needed.

4. Build your wood pile properly.
Place the smaller twigs at the bottom and the larger logs on top, forming a stack. The thin twigs catch fire quickly and help sustain the flame until the larger logs begin to burn.

At this stage, you can also use firelighters or crumpled newspaper to make lighting easier.

5. Create airflow inside the fireplace.
You’ve probably heard that blowing on a fire helps it ignite. That’s because airflow helps bring oxygen to the flames, which is essential for combustion. Without it, smoke can displace the oxygen and hinder the fire.

Creating a gentle draft inside the fireplace—or using a bellows to direct air toward the fire—will make it much easier to get things going.

At Carbel, our fireplaces feature a primary air intake system with more than 50% opening through the grate, making it easier to start or revive the fire.

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Have you ever wondered why the glass on your fireplace gets dirty?

Reasons why your fireplace glass gets dirty

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What is thermic interior for stoves and fireplaces?

The combustion chambers in a stove or fireplace are fundamental for heat generation. There are different types of interior linings for these chambers, such as Thermic or vermiculite, which enhance efficiency and temperature during combustion.

Characteristics of the Thermic Combustion Chamber

The Thermic Interior is a key innovation that significantly improves the efficiency and performance of stoves and fireplaces. Its advantages include:

• Interior lined with white refractory panels.
• High durability.
• Excellent thermal inertia.
• Self-cleaning material (remains white with heat).
• Improved performance.
• Exceptional thermal response.
• Optimized fuel usage, reducing consumption and emissions.
• Maximized heat diffusion.

Carbel Models Featuring a Thermic-Lined Combustion Chamber

The Thermic Interior is a key innovation that significantly improves the efficiency and performance of stoves and fireplaces. Its advantages include:

Carbel, a recognized manufacturer and brand in the sector, offers a range of stoves and fireplaces with this interior.

You can find this type of chamber in the entire I100 fireplace insert line:

The ARES stove model.
The RA stoves with three glass panels, available in various sizes.
For more information, we recommend consulting our new catalog of stoves and fireplaces.

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