Back to tried-and-true traditions and sustainable nutrition. More and more people are placing value on conscious and sustainable eating and are returning to old and proven traditions. For example, it used to be common to bake your own bread. The advantages: homemade bread tastes better, stays fresh longer, and we can be sure that only the best ingredients were used. Homemade bread turns out particularly well in a proper bread oven. This comprehensive manual demonstrates that building and acquiring such an oven does not have to be complicated or expensive. It is thorough, practical, and explained step by step. Bernhard Gruber is one of Austria's leading experts in the construction of bread ovens and shares all his knowledge on the subject in this book, starting from a small introduction to the natural building material clay.