Tarte flambée is a French classic that unfortunately doesn't get really crispy in the home oven. However, the crispy base and the unique aroma are the characteristics of the dish, which is why fans use a tarte flambée oven to prepare it. There is a wide range of models and firing methods, which is why we present some suitable stoves here, as well as tips on how to buy them and how to use them correctly.
Tarte flambée fresh from the oven is a special treat
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Beeketal 'BPO33-2' professional double chamber pizza oven with 2x 400x400 mm fireclay brick baking surfaces, gastro stone oven for pizza, bread and baked goods, power 3000W, pizza oven temperature up to 350°C
To the product| Dimensions | 56 x 57 x 44 centimeters |
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| Weight | 29 kilograms |
| material | stainless steel, chamotte |
| capacity | 2 baking surfaces |
| temperature | up to 350 °C |
This double-chamber pizza oven from the well-known manufacturer Beeketal has two baking surfaces, each 40 x 40 centimeters in size, lined with firebricks. The housing of the device is made of stainless steel. Top and bottom heat can be controlled separately on this electrically operated model, with a maximum temperature of up to 350 °C being adjustable. There is also an oven light that can be switched on and off with a toggle switch. The oven is not only suitable for private use, but also for professional kitchens. The high weight and the rubberized feet ensure a secure stand, and the device is also described as very robust.
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NEUSTEIN outdoor pizza oven XQ3000 with pizza stone, pizza peel, wood oven, mobile oven, suitable for garden, outdoor & camping, pellets, coal and briquettes
239.00 EUR To the product| Dimensions | k. A |
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| Weight | k. A |
| material | stainless steel, cordierite |
| capacity | 1 baking surface |
| temperature | up to 500 °C |
This small pizza or tarte flambée oven from the manufacturer Neustein, which was specially designed for outdoor use, is also popular with Amazon customers. You can set up the small stove, which can be heated up to 500 °C, in the garden, on the balcony or on the terrace. It is heated with wood, which produces the least soot. But you can also use pellets, coal or briquettes. The double casing made of stainless steel keeps the temperature inside the oven for a long time, and it is baked on a cordierite pizza stone. It is a natural mineral that is very good at storing heat. Other advantages of this model are the integrated thermometer, with which you can check the temperature, and the fuel filling opening on the back.
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Ramster wood oven Flammkuchen oven 60x40 incl. FULL EQUIPMENT ACCESSORIES
EUR 1,050.00 To the product| Dimensions | approx. 59 x 75 x 90 centimeters |
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| Weight | 170 kilograms |
| material | steel, chamotte |
| capacity | 2 large baking vaults |
| temperature | up to 500 °C |
If you like to bake a lot, for example have a large family to look after, are self-sufficient or work in the catering trade, this large vaulted oven from Ramster is the right model for you. It has a solid body made of steel, and fireclay bricks are incorporated into the two curved baking surfaces. In the deeper baking surface measuring 60 x 40 centimeters, you can bake several loaves of bread or up to three pizzas / tarte flambée at the same time. According to the manufacturer, up to 60 tarte flambée are possible per hour. A solid stainless steel thermometer with safety glass is integrated for precise temperature monitoring.
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species
wood stove: Classic form of the Flammkuchen oven, which is fired with (well seasoned and dry!) wood. Wood stoves can be fired indirectly or directly, but should be placed outside if possible. Not all models are suitable for indoor use, and a wood-burning stove installed indoors is considered a firing point and must be removed and checked regularly by a chimney sweep. Wood-fired ovens must be preheated before baking, which requires skill and additional time. The tarte flambée obtained in it tastes particularly delicious.
Electrically operated tarte flambée oven: It is much easier and faster with an electric Tarte Flambee oven, especially since the desired temperature can also be set better here. Electric ovens do not need to be heated, they are immediately ready for use and can be used both outdoors and indoors without any compromises. Only a power connection is required. However, tarte flambée baked in it doesn't taste "original" because the smoky component is missing.
Gas-powered tarte flambée oven: The gas-powered Tarte Flambee oven can be used practically immediately, as it does not require any preheating time. The temperature is easy to regulate and adjust as desired (which is notoriously difficult with a wood-burning stove), and depending on the model, the gas stove can be placed either inside or outside. However, the characteristic smoke aroma is also missing here.
material
The popular wood stove is so called because it is heated with wood and not because it is made of wood. A tarte flambée oven built out of wood would also not be a good idea as it would burn quickly. However, you have a choice of metal or stone stoves.
metal: Metal Flammkuchen ovens only have a metal housing made of stainless steel or sheet steel. Inside they are often lined with heat-resistant fireclay bricks, but here too they can only be made of stainless steel or steel. You should prefer the former when buying, as ovens lined with fireclay bricks can achieve better baking results. Metal ovens are cheaper to buy, but they also have disadvantages: They can get extremely hot, even from the outside, and tend to warp.
stone: On the other hand, a stone oven, which is usually made of fireclay bricks or refractory concrete, is significantly more robust. There are also brick-built models. Stone retains heat better, keeping it inside the stove and distributing it more evenly. However, stone furnaces are also very heavy and therefore not mobile.
Firing in wood stoves
Direct firing: Ovens that fire directly are ideal for foods with a short cooking time. Here you stoke the fire in the cooking chamber, let it rise to the desired temperature and then remove the fire including the embers and ashes. Then put the food in the oven. The disadvantage of this system is that it takes a long time to preheat, but can only be used for a short time. Finally, the heat quickly decreases.
Indirect lighting: Indirect firing, on the other hand, works in a similar way to a grill, since the fire is located under the food during the preparation time. Here, however, constant monitoring of the embers is important in order to be able to add more wood if necessary. In addition, the Flammkuchen oven must have good air extraction via a chimney.
combustion chamber and combustion chamber door
If you choose a wood-burning stove, it should preferably have a stone lining made of fireclay bricks or vermiculite. Some manufacturers, on the other hand, rely on thermal stones. Combustion chambers lined with metal can also work well, provided the material is of high quality and the highest possible combustion chamber temperatures can be achieved. At the same time, the stove should produce as few emissions and soot as possible. The kiln door should be made of ceramic glass that is refractory and has good transparency so that you don't have to keep opening the kiln to monitor the fire.
burning properties
The most important characteristic of a (wood) tarte flambée oven is the high heat, i. H. the envisaged model must have good burning characteristics to function properly. The manufacturer usually specifies this parameter in terms of efficiency, which shows the relationship between the amount of firewood and the heat given off. Optimally, an efficiency of at least 70 percent should be specified. Incidentally, high efficiency not only means that higher temperatures are reached, but also that you use less firewood.
air supply
Ventilation, which is usually provided by a chimney pipe, is also indispensable for wood-fired ovens. This ensures the exchange between used and fresh air and ensures that the wood can burn - after all, there is no fire without a supply of oxygen. It is also important that if you want to place the wood stove in the house, it needs a permanent chimney access. In addition, a wood-fired oven may not be operated indoors without acceptance and inspection by a chimney sweep.
youtubefrequently asked Questions
What is a Flammkuchen oven?
Tarte flambee got their name because they used to be baked in a heated wood-fired oven to test the temperature. Today they are considered a delicacy, but need high temperatures for their characteristic aroma. These cannot be achieved in the home oven, which requires a special tarte flambée oven. In this, the dishes cooked in it are ready in a flash.
Can you only bake tarte flambée with a tarte flambée oven?
Of course, a tarte flambée oven is not only suitable for baking tarte flambée. You can also cook pizza and casseroles in it and bake bread and cakes. You can also use such an oven for many other dishes, such as meat and vegetables, and thus create special and new taste experiences.
How does a flammkuchen oven work?
Since, in addition to the classic wood-fired oven, there are also electric or gas-powered tarte flambée ovens, the models work quite differently. With a wood-fired oven, it must first be preheated, which, depending on the type of firing, can take place several hours before the actual baking process. This is the only way to achieve the highest possible temperature.
Are there alternatives to the Flammkuchen oven?
You can also use a pizza oven instead of a tarte flambée oven. A kettle grill is also suitable for baking tarte flambée and pizza, after all it follows a very similar functional principle to the tarte flambée oven. However, it makes sense to buy a special pizza stone as an accessory.
How much does a tarte flambée oven cost?
Depending on the manufacturer and the quality, you can get a tarte flambée oven for around 150 to 900 euros. The rule is that the higher the price, the higher the quality of the stove - and the larger it is. Large ovens, with which you can supply a large family or entire party, naturally cost more than small models.