Sacred staple: Uzbekistan’s timeless tradition of everyday bread

MARGILAN, Fergana Valley: As he pulls freshly baked flatbreads from a massive, scorching hot tandoor, Marufxon Nematov prepares to repeat the same process dozens of times throughout the day, until the last customers arrive at the bakery to buy bread for dinner. Some round, some flower-shaped with stamped centers and decorative patterns, the loaves are placed in a huge basket.

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