This is Uzbek bread, or referred to naan in my country. Every day we have some kind of naan in our house whether my mom makes it or buys it. It brings me back to when I was in my country, my grandma would always buy fresh bread for us. It’s a sacred staple of Uzbek culture that is described as a gift from Allah. And of course we wouldn’t waste any either. My mom would sometimes even give bread to pigeons. It’s also traditional to learn how to make naan as well! It’s a way of art, and a lot of non have various different designs. They use flour, water, yeast, and salt with other optional ingredients for more flavor.  Usually, they have sesame seeds sprinkled onto the top of the dough. This kind of bread is unique for its hard baking process and round shape. It's baked in a cylindrical clay oven that is called ‘tandyr’. In Uzbek culture, naan is also a traditional offering to guests. It can even be a symbol of friendship and good fortune. Although I’ve moved to America now, my family still goes to Uzbek markets such as ‘Tashkent supermarket‘ or ’Samarkand’ to get naan.

– ZO

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