# Steam-Based Bread Ovens This Portable Oven Uses Steam to Bake Bakery Quality Breads By Patrick | Published 2016-05-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-baking-with-steam References: [thespringoven](http://www.thespringoven.com/form/) & [thespringoven](http://www.thespringoven.com) The Spring Oven is a terracotta ovenware pot that uses steam to make homemade dough into bread of the highest quality. A channel of water inside the base of the pot holds water that steams during the baking process. Even in a low-end home oven, the pot can create a high heat and humidity atmosphere to rival the conditions of a bakery oven. The Spring Oven is designed for [bread baking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-sourdough-kit), but its [healthy and efficient steaming process](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panasonic-flex-air-fryer) will get the best results out of cakes, vegetables, fish and much more. The Designer Patrick Kendal originally exhibited the Spring Oven at New Designers 2014 and received a ‘One to Watch’ award from the Design Council. The Product has since been redeveloped and The Spring Oven is currently in production. In June the product will launch through a [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-paulownia-steamer) crowd-funding campaign. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Steam-based Cooking:** There is potential for steam-based cooking technology to be implemented in other kitchen appliances, such as stovetops or slow cookers. - **Home Baking Trend:** As more people are now baking at home, there is a growing need for innovations to make it easier and more efficient. - **Sustainable Kitchenware:** Consumers are becoming more environmentally conscious and are looking for kitchenware that is sustainably made and energy-efficient. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchen Appliances Industry:** Steam-based technology can disrupt the traditional ways of cooking and baking in the industry, leading to more efficient and healthier appliances. - **Home Baking Industry:** Products like the Spring Oven can disrupt the traditional methods of home baking and create a demand for more innovative and affordable home baking appliances. - **Sustainability Industry:** The sustainable and energy-efficient features of the Spring Oven can inspire other companies in the industry to make products that are environmentally friendly and reduce waste. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stovetop-Friendly Oven Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-oven-concept.md) - [8-in-1 Steam Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nosh-oven.md) - [Artisan-Grade Pizza Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-pizza-ovens.md) - [Smart Countertop Steam Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tineco-oveni-one.md) - [Elevated Home Cooking Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/claypot-oven.md) - [Versatile Home Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/large-wonder-oven.md) - [Bread-Making Dough Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doughbed.md) - [Bakery-Grade Countertop Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balmuda-toaster-pro.md) - [App-Connected Countertop Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steam-oven.md)