When it comes to budget-friendly cookware, we can always count on Sam’s Club to deliver. Last year, shoppers snagged a Dutch oven in a variety of rich colors, and a serving bowl set that looks just like a Pottery Barn favorite, but for a fraction of the price.
Recently, we spotted a bakeware at Sam’s Club that looks awfully similar to a Le Creuset set. It will help you perfect your favorite sourdough loaf, and it costs nearly 85 percent less than its gourmet counterpart.
Tramontina Enamel Cast Iron Bread Ovens Are Back at Sam’s Club
Tramontina Enamel Cast Iron Bread Ovens are back on shelves at Sam’s Club just in time for all of your cozy fall baking adventures. The 9.5-inch bread oven is available in four colors: black, cranberry, latte, and matte navy. Most options feature a gold knob, except for the matte navy, which has a silver knob instead.
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The bread oven is cast iron, which promotes even heat distribution and is safe in the oven up to 450 degrees F. This is an important feature to note because crusty, artisan-style loaves require higher baking temperatures than French bread or white sandwich bread.
The temperature is maintained by the pot’s snug-fitting lid, which traps steam and encourages the loaf’s rise. Additionally, this bread pot has a porcelain enamel coating on the interior, which not only looks aesthetically pleasing but also makes for easy cleaning.
If the thought of warm bread covered in your favorite butter or homemade strawberry jam wasn’t enough to convince you, we should add that this find is quite the bargain. Similar bakeware, such as the Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Bread Oven, is priced at around $300, whereas the Sam’s Club version is just under $50. At this price, you can buy one for yourself and five more for the aspiring bread bakers in your life, all for less than the price of one luxury model.
In reviews on the Sam’s Club website, one Le Creuset fan said they approve of this budget-friendly version. “The oven itself is very well made and is attractive if you plan on having it out or on display,” the shopper wrote. “This price, compared to a similar Le Creuset oven, is unreal, at about one-fifth the price. I own a lot of Le Creuset that I bought years ago. This is a great piece of cookware at a much more affordable price point. I am sure I will enjoy it for many years to come.”
Others praised the bread dome for its even heating and durability. “Not one chip or stain,” said one pleased shopper. “No hot spots. I never have to rotate the pan. Every time I take the lid off to brown the crust, I smile with amazement at how beautiful every loaf is. It’s a 10 out of 10 for me.”
So, next time you stop by Sam’s Club for your grocery haul, be sure to look for the Tramontina bread ovens before they sell out. And don’t forget to refill your flour and yeast. We have a feeling you’re going to need it.
