Build Your Own Earthen Oven www.townsends.us/products/build-your-earth-oven-bk576-p-1212

I did it! I built one, on the ground. I named it Lumpy. It looks great I can't wait to use it, I did not have cotton fabric to use, so instead I used some large zucchini leaves for the top and it worked just fine. Also, once the leaves burned away, they left a cool imprint on the inner part of the oven.

@Gerrardsoccer

2 жыл бұрын

Im going to do it next week too such an amazing channel to learn things like this

PBS wishes they could make series this good! The content, the presentation and the whole attitude is so professional that it draws you in even if the episode does not align with your particular interests. Kudos!!

Your channel is such high quality. Whoever does your cinematography, editing, etc does an amazing job. It's so cool to see such production value in something so niche and particular

@willplaysroblox-andmore6149

3 жыл бұрын

Jiggy Wiggy ASMR wait this guy has so many suvs

*Casually tells the time by the location of the sun* = Life goals!

@eldardrakeson

7 жыл бұрын

not too hard, actually. at arm's length, the average person's hand width is approx an hour of movement up from the horizon. (each finger width is /about/ 15 minutes) once you get used to measuring it that way, you'll learn to guesstimate it pretty quickly with just a glance. google 'old ways of telling time' and you'll see some interesting methods.

@c-5921

6 жыл бұрын

Get good, learn to tell time by looking at the moon (it is possible!)

@effigytormented

6 жыл бұрын

used to blow my friend's mind by telling time by my shadow.

@phookadude

5 жыл бұрын

And the night sky is a big 24 hour clock, the big dipper acts as a hand.

@a1wireless1964

5 жыл бұрын

Boy Scouts 101

I can't find the words to describe how utterly fascinating all of this is! I've recently been introduced to your channel, and I'm enjoying it immensely. Thank you so much for producing such interesting high-quality content!!!

It brings me joy to know that there are people like you out in the world making the world a better place. Thank you for all your work and I hope you continue your journey for a long time coming.

What a great project for our Scouts! Can't wait to try this one out.

@Legogreens

5 жыл бұрын

how did it go?

Here in Asheville, NC we've got a guy who built one on a trailer that he tows around. He makes the best thin crust pizza in town.

@lukeduwve6968

5 жыл бұрын

I've had a pizza just like that somewhere west of Raleigh, wonder if it was the same guy

@judichristopher4604

4 жыл бұрын

What does he charge for his pizzas? Each? I saw this done a few months ago, and have concedered doing this too with my food truck... I'm just not sure how much to charge for a pizza ... Thank you for your help.

@henrynyabuto4892

4 жыл бұрын

About how many pizzas does he do per baking?

@forgiven212

4 жыл бұрын

STFDOOR! Can you please send him to Colorado Springs?! And I miss OBX. Camp Lejeune vet family here 👋🤩🥰

@JacksonPM23

4 жыл бұрын

Really? I'm from Greensboro but if someone knows his business name id totally grab some next time im out there

During the great trek by the boers from Cape to johannesburg they simply used the anthills. Just dig out the cave in the side of the termite mound and bake bread

I've wanted one of these ovens for years! Seeing how simple you made this one, it may be a possibility for me after all! Thank you! ❤

" I started this at 11 o'clock... It's now about... (looks at the sun) 3 o'clock. " Our friend has some mad skills. So glad I found your channel!

Best thing about this channel is the hats

That does it, this is now my spring project.

@lookup2one

4 жыл бұрын

Did you make it?

This is really terribly fascinating. It prompts one to think about how things we take for granted-like a hot oven at the ready..would take so much effort. Also, it’s fascinating that you can deconstruct the oven and pry the mud off and leave barely a trace. Just wonderful!

I always enjoy your stuff, great to see these traditional skills and techniques being kept going. Well done! you're doing a grand job. I also enjoy the pragmatism of using what you got. ( in your head and on your hands, so to speak)

Seeing you go from bare hands earth and fire to bread out in the middle of nowhere makes me think I should stop being lazy and make some in my modern oven

Whenever I watch bread being made like this.. it always looks more delicious than bread made in modern ovens.. i dont know why.

@rhajibasadil2944

7 жыл бұрын

imagine cooking a rice in a pot vs rice in a modern utensil

@cindytucker3065

7 жыл бұрын

Platzhallter Yes, the bread is wonderful in Deutschland. Though I was told that the Germans learned to make bread from the French.

@maxdecphoenix

6 жыл бұрын

Platzhallter bread is proto civilizational. When early man stumbled into the fertile crescent and found fields of the major grains we know today stretching from Cairo to the black sea, use and preservation of those seeds was what allowed settlement and ultimately civilization. Pulverized seeds, mixed with water and cooked on a rock in a camp fire. It's ubiquitous in humanity. Refined over 15,000 thousand years.

@kezkezooie8595

6 жыл бұрын

Yep, bread with beer not too far behind it. Not what would be the modern idea of beer or even the ancient Mesopotamian idea, but the beginnings of it.

@1voluntaryist

5 жыл бұрын

Bread & beer, the two staples that fed the pyramid builders.

Love Tha't Oven💝When I, Was Ten Year's Old My Grandpa Made An Oven Just Like It But Bigger We Could Go Inside Cook & keep Warm In The Winter.

Thank you so much Mr. Townsend. Your instructional video is so encouraging to build one myself after you. Thanks again!!

Well done It took me two weeks B4 my clay oven was ready to cook in, building a wooden frame is a very good idea i used sand to get the shape then the clay over it n waited for days B4 it was dry enough to open it out get the sand out n slow fire it to dry, thanks for posting

You put those Naked and Afraid contestants to shame.

@thelasticonoclast9467

6 жыл бұрын

Cherpy LaTina Sometimes their buns get baked by the sun.

@domib.3924

2 жыл бұрын

EXACTLY I fail to find a reason they can't use this simple ingenious technology!

@enrico7474

3 ай бұрын

Where would they find processed flour ?

this guys energy is just amazing i love it

This will be a blessing to have in the wilderness. Quick and easy to build and you can bake bread and other bakeries. An essential tool in the wild.

Love your videos always find myself coming back to them with shared interest. Please keep up the great work and channel. The world needs more scholars like you good sir.

I love this channel so much, coming from RI and now living in Fl and looking for treasure for new 1715 Fleet. And setting up fort on an island. This is just makes it so much more interesting

Been going back through and watching the season playlists. So many great videos that i havent seen.

That was a very impressive build video.

a wet towel on the door makes a good seal and adds moisture for the early part of the bake. It took me half a summer to make mine and moved several years later. The new owners weren't into it and the oven went back into the field it (mostly) came out of.

this is amazing. well shot, well explained and very HQ video + you both seem very nice and symphatic. awesome

Exactly what I have been looking for!! Thank you for the wonderful demonstrations!!!

Amazing. Thanks so much for responding. I appreciate your videos.

Loved it! Great job. You guys are creating incredible content.

Fantastic video and a great project!!! I belong to a medieval re-enactment group and our local branch puts on a weekend event over Columbus Day weekend each year; I think I'm gonna give this a go.

love love love that you came .. keep up the good work . im in Indiana and glad i didnt have to go out of state . please come back

this is awesome! i would love to see more videos at reenactments like this.

This I will build, beautiful guide . Will bake bread for my kids😀 Thanks for this simple guide.

That bread couldn't have looked better! I can't even master homemade bread with all the modern amenities! Great job!

@YAUUN

5 жыл бұрын

Takes time, patience and trial and error. And there's is nothing to be ashamed of using a bread mix in a bread machine. My sister makes her own bread and that's how she learnt, getting used to the process in the bread machine, experimenting with recipoes and finding ones that worked for her.. She still prefers using it to knead & rise the dough as she has joint problems so kneading gets painful.

Your daughter is so beautiful and delightful. Thank you so much for sharing. She is your glory.

Awesome! I have got to try building an earth oven. Thanks for the tutorials.

That looks like SO much fun!

Excellent, I want to try making one in my backyard.

Thanks! So glad I discovered you!

Once again John.. great video.. Thanks for all you guys do there. (double thumbs up)

I've watched many of your videos, but this was the first time that I'd seen you at a re-enactment event. I got a kick out of watching the kids craning their necks to watch you at work. Great to see their interest in history. Judging from their dark hair and complexions, some of the children were Native Americans.

I love this video. We are building one at our house in preparation to one that we're building at our church with our kid's club - Finer Things and Tougher Things - I think the kids (and the adults!) will love the process!

You inspired me and my friend. That are taking over a small island. In the Indian River Lagoon. To make an oven. We are so excited about building one of these oven. I can't wait

Excellent. Love the bread dough gasket.

A secondary perk to lining your door with extra dough, when the dough around the door is done, so is your bread inside.

I love all your videos but I especially love the ones about the cob ovens. Thanks alot!

Amazing! My mouth was watering!!!

I recently found your page. I love your cooking videos, but this one bakes the cake! Cheers to your camera man!

Just did my this weekend at old fort de la chartres came out good thanks jas townsend and sons

That was REALLY cool!

I love this channel...real basics...and we'll presented. Thanks

Great as always! I haven’t seen a single bad episode!

This is a great video I'm saving this one...

Wonderful tips, would never have thought of sealing the door with bread dough.

Great project for a family to do on a weekend! Kids love making handmade things!!!!!!!!

Rocking a sweet gyuto when sharing the butter!

Great quality content! Thank you!

Can't like this video enough!!

As America implodes, economically and politically, socially and culturally, I watch this and think there is something good and wholesome left over. Live simply. Enjoy the basics. As these guys do.

@sunnyseacat9232

4 жыл бұрын

Grand Solar Minimum, too. Those who prep up in ALL ways/ items now and can live off-grid will be 99% ahead of the world's population. Choose your GSM location wisely. All the best.

We are going to do it this spring! Great video

wow! I'm impressed! you nailed it

Great info! Love it,thank you.

I have used bran and water to seal my cracks on cook events. It seals up and acts like cement. Give it a shot some time, works well in a pinch.

@binodneupane5706

4 жыл бұрын

Where is chimney?

Man.... I love this. I'll be making my own earthen oven. Thanks!

blooming brilliant gentlemen..!!! Robert. from England UK

This man is a builder.

Thanks for that. Great information.

Really good work! Keep it up, thanks for sharing!!!!

nice work Jonathan.

So going to try this.

Beauty in every detail. Bravo! for such a project well done.

@townsends

8 жыл бұрын

+NobleDesignMedia It was a great event with lot of wonderful people. We interviewed a natural dyer - I am sure you will like that one.

@shelleynobleart

8 жыл бұрын

+Jas. Townsend and Son, Inc. I bet my 18th Century bippy I will

It's so hard to wrap my mind around the idea that this was actually LIFE back then. If you wanted to bake bread, pie, etc, this is how you did it. It just seems like a quirky novel idea now. I've said this before, but I am SO glad I was born when I was.

Love your channel, really into 18 th century stuff, love those earthen ovens

Another great video!

dang a bunch of roughin it, this guy is livin it up old school!! I love this channel!

This is so cool. Would be awesome to build one of these on a camping trip!

Cool!!

@papapeng3399

3 жыл бұрын

I almost thought I saw you throw it away at the end.

Lovely work

Beautiful! I have had intentions to build a cob oven for years. You make this look so simple! I wish it wasn't so close to winter. :( I am doing this next spring for sure. I loved the table and the list of materials. Thanks for a great video, like always! Oh....the bread looked incredible.

@townsends

8 жыл бұрын

+Russell Franke Thanks for the encouraging comment and thanks for watching!

My mouth is watering looking at that bread.

great job! now I'll have to try it

Oh, yum! My mouth is watering! I had no idea building a simple oven like that could be so easy! You least you make it look easy!

That's just awesome.

@townsends

8 жыл бұрын

+felixthecrazy It was a great event and we had a great time. Thanks for watching!

awesome work guys

Doing this over this weekend!

pretty darn cool!

An earthen oven is one of those things I've always meant to make but have never gotten around to. I've cooked meat (usually freshly caught fish) wrapped in clay and buried in embers while camping but I'd love an earthen oven in my yard to bake in, because, well... I think anyone who's a fan of this channel would know why and understand! I think I'll make this my Spring or Summer (depending on when the weather is amenable) project for this year. I'm looking forward to squelching the mix to make it, to be honest - I know my grandson and I would both love that part!

Doing this as a homeschool project this year!

that was really interesting!

wow! you guys just really made me hungry!

Great job. Excellent

Thank you for sharing

I love your channel. There is an old cavalry fort from the 1860's named Fort Churchill. Re-enactors show what life was like for the old troopers. Many of the original buildings are somewhat intact. The setting would be perfect for you. Fort Churchill, Nevada. Thank you for the history.

Great video and experiment I was curious as to if it could be done

Another great video.

Wonderful,thanx so much !!!