To get clay for the oven, a hole was dug in a nearby embankment. Well, why just dig for clay when you can create an oven directly in the earth? This past Thursday, our group made quick campfire dough and cooked them in the ‘earthen’ oven. The students gathered sticks, started a hot fire, discussed the heat and its direction and location while attempting to cook the loaves. We spread the fire out and placed the pan directly over the burning embers. Our result: A black and crisp bottom and a soft gooey top and a middle just deliciously right.. This coming week, there should be progress on the main oven and maybe a cooked turkey drumstick or two on Thanksgiving.
Cool!
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