Join us for an unforgettable bread-making experience in Khiva! Discover the art of crafting tandir bread with local artisans, shape your own dough, and bake it in a traditional clay oven. A hands-on cultural adventure you won’t want to miss!
Things to do Khiva Bread Baking Masterclass: A Taste of Tradition
Highlights:
- Hands-on masterclass with local bakers
- Learn the history and techniques of Khivan bread-making
- Bake in an authentic tandir oven
- Enjoy fresh-baked bread with local tea & sweets
- Capture stunning photos in a picturesque setting
Itinerary (45 min - 1 hour):
1.- Welcome & Introduction
Meet your host in a charming courtyard bakery
Learn about the history of Uzbek non and its cultural significance
2.- Dough Preparation & Shaping
Get hands-on with flour, water, and natural yeast. Learn the traditional kneading technique. Shape the dough using a special chekich (wooden stamp) to create beautiful patterns
3.- Baking in the Tandir Oven
Place your bread inside the roaring clay oven. Watch as it bakes to golden perfection in minutes.
4.- Tasting & Tea Time
Enjoy your freshly baked Khivan non with homemade jams, honey, and tea. Hear fascinating local stories from your host.
5.- Photo Session & Farewell
Take stunning pictures of the bread-making process and traditional oven. Receive a bread recipe to recreate at home.
Included
Tea and fresh baked bread
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