As most of you probably know, I have been experimenting with baking bread in a brick and mud oven. The first attempt didn't work out so well, so I rebuilt the oven and tried again. This time was finally a sucess.
The new oven was a simpler and mor efficient design. After the first attempt, I posted on the Authentic Campaigner for suggestions and got a number of good responses. I chose to pattern the new oven after one used at the Fort Granger event in 2006.
I simply built a fire on the inside and let it burn down to coals. Once the oven was hot, I shoveled the fire from the inside of the oven to the top and put the bread on the inside. I made yeast bread in two loaves and placed them directly on the floor of the oven. After that, I bricked up the front and let it bake.
The bread stayed in the oven for about an hour and fifteen minutes. I opened it up and the bread was perfect (It tasted great as well). This oven was a success. Thanks to everyone for their helpful suggestions.
Well done, William!
Posted by: Sandy | May 27, 2008 at 09:18 PM
HEY! William.. i just realized this was you site!..ha
Posted by: Elliott | June 22, 2008 at 09:28 PM
Hey Elliot. Sorry I couldn't respond sooner. My internet was down. How do you like the site?
Posted by: william | June 26, 2008 at 06:53 PM
I`m a volenteer at New Market Battle Field and was thinking of a project for the base camp and this is just the thing,thanks!!!!
Posted by: Pvt. Ben Miller | March 26, 2009 at 07:09 PM