Key Parameters
Temperature
225°C
200°C - 250°C
Time
45 minutes
30 minutes - 1 hour
Equipment
Steps
- 1.
Madfouna (Atlas Mountains, Morocco): Ash baking creates steam pocket for stuffed fillings
- 2.
Tafarnout (Souss Valley, Morocco): Preserves moisture in semolina-based ceremonial bread
- 3.
Khobz Ftir (Saharan communities): Ash acts as natural oven in nomadic conditions
The Science
Primary Reaction
Maillard Reaction