What began as a hobby for Fabio and Candice Uyttewaal quickly grew into something bigger — a way to share handcrafted, authentic bread and pastries with their community.
Dutch Oven Bread Co. started in their home kitchen, experimenting with slow fermentation, natural leavening, and the baking technique of using a Dutch oven pot. Offering door to door deliveries to friends, family and neighbors, the demand for real bread quickly grew and so did their customer base.
In 2023, Fabio and Candice expanded their home bakery into a commercial kitchen located in the Edgewater industrial center. After years of improving their sourdough and pastry techniques, they decided it was time to give their products the recognition they deserved – a retail space of their own. An incredible opportunity to open their shop on Canal St. in downtown NSB presented itself and it was an immediate success! Fabio and Candice feel honored and grateful to serve the community that has helped their business thrive and they look forward to what the future holds for Dutch Oven!
We focus on small batches, long fermentation times, and hands-on techniques that prioritize quality over speed. Each bread is shaped by hand and baked with steam which results in a crust, texture, and depth of flavor that can’t be rushed or replicated by mass production.
We believe bread should be nourishing and simple. No unnecessary shortcuts or additives. Just flour, water, salt, and time. Our pastries are made using high quality butter from New Zealand and the art of laminating (layering dough and butter) in house. It’s a labor of love, but the difference can be seen and tasted in each delicate croissant and pastry.
Dutch Oven Breads is proud to be community-focused. We bake for local families, regulars who know exactly what day their favorite loaf comes out, and new customers discovering artisan bread for the first time. Whether you’re pairing a loaf with dinner or bringing it to a gathering, our goal is the same — to make bread that feels like home.
As we continue to grow, our commitment remains unchanged. We’ll keep baking the way we started: thoughtfully, traditionally, and with a deep respect for the craft.
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We only sell what we've tried and love! That's why we chose Pisgah Coffee Roasters for our espresso beans. We currently offer hot drinks only and feature homemade syrups by Kane's Coffee Co.
Long fermented and made by hand, creating a perfect crust and a tender, well-structured crumb. Sourdough is also easier to digest, making it a healthier option.
Using high-quality New Zealand butter, time and patience, our laminated pastries are flaky, buttery and simply indulgent.
Posted on Google April O'GormanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This is place is our favorite place! Every Saturday we are there! And maybe also Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday… By far the best baked goods in Volusia County.Posted on Google Lillie HellmichTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My daughter brought me a peach danish from your bakery today. I give it a 10 on a scale of one to 10, as it is the best danish I believe I have ever had! I am really particular, when it comes to baked goods, as I love to bake at home. Good luck to you in the future.Posted on Google Ginny GeleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The girls in here are so sweet. And the pastries are out of this world! The almond croissant is to die for. I haven’t tried the bread yet, but it’s on my list!Posted on Google O.J. AldermanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 5 out of 5Posted on Google John MedinaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Nice little quaint bakery shop. Get there early to get the great stuff!Posted on Google Lakin KoesterTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Picked up a few things to share with friends this morning- the jalapeño cheddar loaf, peach pastry, savory tomato pastry, and bread pudding. Also two sprinkle cookies for my littles. 10/10!!Posted on Google Brenda TrujilloTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My best friend brought me here for the first time to try some foods out. I got a croissant and we got a few other items. Everything was fresh and absolutely delicious!! Thank you so much for the friendly service! I can’t wait to come back and try other things!Posted on Google silvy ririhenaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We’ve traveled and looked for bakeries everywhere we go. We live in New Smyrna and we are regulars to this bakery. Best sourdough bread and baked goods in our opinion. We were just in Denver and tried their high rating sourdough bakery but it does not compare to Dutch Oven New Smyrna. Dutch Oven’s sourdough tastes sooo good that we keep talking about it. Their pastries are also the best because it’s crunchy and flaky on the outside but on the inside is just as perfect. It’s pillowy soft and has more to bite on instead of airy like all other pastries. It’s like a gift that keeps on giving when you bite into one. Our favorites: pain au Chocolat, almond and all other croissants, pistachio cardamom, cruffins, scones and feta spinach pastry. The sourdough cookie is a bit too sweet but its good. The cinnamon roll is ok. I think if it had more cream cheese frosting and more gooey cinnamon filling would make it for me. Just a tad dry in our opinion. We love love the original sourdough loaf and the bagels. The best!!!! Don’t ever change the recipe. It’s perfect 🥲 So lucky to have this gem in our town 🩷.Posted on Google Jennifer PeetsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Spinach feta danish and almond croissant are my favorites. And Tina is the cutest and sweetest.
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