First Fire in Our Traditional Beehive Oven | Cobb Oven Build Part 3 | Old World Baking

In this episode of The Woodland Escape, Peter fires up his newly built traditional earthen oven for the very first time. After weeks of curing, the beehive oven is finally ready to hold its first flames, marking a major milestone in this old-world build. Along the way, Peter reflects on the frugality and ingenuity of our ancestors, who used these ovens to prepare entire meals from bread to roasts using just a single fire. He also shares how he designed simple canvas coverings and efficient wood storage to keep his oven practical and authentic.

But the fire is just the beginning. While the cob oven heats, Peter crafts the essential tools needed for traditional baking, including a handmade oven shovel and a forged fire rake from his blacksmith shop. With every detail grounded in history, this project brings us one step closer to welcoming a master baker who will soon bake the very first loaves of bread in this oven. Join us on this journey into heritage cooking and frontier craftsmanship—you won’t want to miss the excitement of what’s to come.

Whether you’re a history enthusiast, homesteader, or simply curious about traditional building techniques, this video offers a rare, step-by-step glimpse into making a functional beehive oven from scratch.

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🎥 Videography - Catherine Wolfe
Production & Editing: Catherine Wolfe

🎵 Music Courtesy Of: Richard Fortier and Al MacDonald
Mandolin instrumentals: Michael Righi
Violin music: Meghan Balogh
Guitar played by Koen Tholhuijsen. Music composed by Marcel La Haye
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