Abstract: The present invention relates to a baking oven, particularly for bread or confectionery. It consists substantially of a closed compartment within which a plurality of cooking surfaces are envisaged, fixed or mobile, heated, and between which a hot air flow may circulate. These cooking surfaces are heated by first heating means, whilst the hot air flow above the cooking surfaces is heated by second heating means, independent of the first heating means. First measuring and adjustment means are also envisaged for the temperature of the cooking surfaces, and second measuring and adjustment means for the temperature of the air flow.

Abstract: An apparatus for automatically transferring pieces of dough onto a movable platform, and in particular for transferring pieces of dough from a prefermentation chamber onto a movable platform located below it so that the pieces of dough are perfectly aligned and do not lose their correct shape. The apparatus can be easily disengaged without hindering the rest of the operation. The platform oscillates from an upper fixed position to a lower fixed position. Mechanical means provide the platform with an oscillating motion and keep the platform locked in the fixed positions for a predetermined amount of time. Other mechanical means cause the pieces of dough to be discharged from the platform when it is in its lower fixed position.