Simha Bode

Facilitating a hands-on earth oven course is a beautiful way to connect people and create community. I hope this manual will help you with all of the logistics of running your own successful oven course. The first section of this book is about the cultural context of ovens and the role that teaching an oven workshop has in creating community. The second section is the pre-course logistics of setting up an oven course. The third section is a detailed technical guide to teaching an oven course using a specific oven design as a guide. The fourth section has details on building specifics. The fifth section covers the use of an earth oven, building oven tools and the basics of sourdough.

Our digestive system works because of the good bacteria living therein. Our entire existence directly depends on these friendly bacteria. In this booklet I give you the basic science behind the beneficial bacteria used for baking sourdough. You will learn why sourdough is healthier for you, how to cultivate and use a sourdough starter and the basics of using a wood fired oven for baking sourdough bread.