As any avid viewer of the Great British Bake-Off will know, you need to generate sufficient steam in the oven, to help the bread rise and produce a great crust. Many recipes suggest placing a tray of ice cubes or pot of water at the bottom of the oven, however, this actually has the effect of reducing the cooking temperature, and produces substandard results.
The Spring Oven is a terracotta ovenware pot that uniquely generates steam while baking, via a channel of water that sits within the internal rim – thus allowing the temperature of the oven to remain unchanged.
Commenting on his innovative idea, Patrick said: “I was spurred on by my success in winning a ‘One to Watch’ award from the Design Council and decided to launch a crowdfunding campaign for his product.