[Marcia Selsor]

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Number of downloads: 79here is a Nan bread over in use. It is a simple teardrop shaped pot with a fire in the bottom that heats up the walls.
I was treated to this bread after a night train from Tashkent to Bukhara. Several of us stayed at my friend's house there. We arrived about 6 am. His mother was baking the bread in the courtyard as we arrived to the house. The bread drops off when it is cooked. She made a big stack for us. It was delicious.

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Number of downloads: 74

[Chris Campbell]

Did you watch the process? I'm assuming she sticks her hand inside each time she has to put one in or out ... so how hot is the oven?

[Marcia Selsor]

I did watch the process but it was back in 1994 and after riding the night train. I can't remember if she used a tool to pull out the bread to not. I would think some tongs would be better than a bare hand. Obviously it is hot enough to bake bread. It is a very simple oven...and the speed would be similar to a good Italian pizza oven ..about 3 minutes.
She had a stack of no less than 20 of these for about 7 guests and 5 family members.
Marcia

[~janie]

What did the bread taste like? Is it crusty, or soft, like tortillas? I would like to know how to make one of these ovens.

[Marcia Selsor]

It is Nan as you eat in Indian restaurants. There are tools with pins to poke the center before baking to avoid doughy texture. It is flat bread. Thicker than a tortilla.
Nice crust on the edge and somewhat in the center.

Marcia

[DAY]

Marcia Selsor, on 03 July 2012 - 12:43 PM, said:

It is Nan as you eat in Indian restaurants. There are tools with pins to poke the center before baking to avoid doughy texture. It is flat bread. Thicker than a tortilla.
Nice crust on the edge and somewhat in the center.

Marcia

Many years ago I baked a pizza atop an electric kiln. Used a few stilts and a shelf to make a top to hold in heat.
Has anyone used that "excess" heat to cook? I bet a stew pot could work some magic over a 10 hour firing. . .

[Frederik-W]

It would be interesting to know how people would see this in different settings,
e.g. 100% purely functional or art if it is put in in e.g. a sculptural garden.