In Uzbekistan, Patyr is traditionally prepared for Ramazan – special bread baked in a tandoor with the addition of oil and milk. In this month, he becomes an integral part of the Iftars throughout the country.
Patyr occupies an important place in the daily life of the Uzbeks. This bread has more than 50 varieties that differ in composition, preparation method and regional features. On holidays, at weddings and during Ramadan, the Uzbeks prefer Patyr with the addition of butter or fatty oil and milk.
Varieties of this bread are different names: “Sweet”, “Kazan”, “Katlam”, “Hyjdal”, “Shyrmay”, “Abi”, “Lachira”, “Kulche”.
Depending on the ingredients, Patyr is onion, meat, nut, sesame.
There are also regional versions such as Samarkand, Bukhara, Kokand or Khorezm Bread.
In many cities of Uzbekistan there are specialized bread markets where you can find a variety of types of bread baked in traditional firewood and coal.
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Each type of bread has its own buyer
One of the sellers of bread in the Tashkent market, Aziz Akbarov, said that he was engaged in this craft for many years.
“I have more than 50 types of bread, and each of them has their own buyer. People choose their preferences and capabilities,” he says.
According to Akbarov, Patyr is especially popular in Ramazan, as he has a rich taste and satisfaction.
Some Uzbeks even take Patyr with them abroad, since it does not stale for a long time and retains freshness for several days.
“During Ramazan, I sell more than a thousand cakes per day. Some buyers make pre -orders and even pay them in advance,” Akbarov added.
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Baking traditions
Bread in Uzbekistan is called “Nan”. Women usually bake it at home, and in large bakeries, where large tandackers are installed, men are engaged in pastries.
Experienced craftsmen-calls (Vedavays) begin to work even before dawn in order to bake the first bread before sunrise.
Each master gives his bread a unique pattern by which customers can immediately find out his work.
Bread in Uzbekistan is not just a food product, but an important part of traditions and culture.
It is treated with respect, it is used in the rituals of hospitality and family rites.
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Samarkand bread: the business card of Uzbekistan
Among all types of Uzbek bread, Samarkand bread is especially known, which is characterized by dense texture and can be stored for more than a month.
A well -known legend is associated with the descendant of Emir Timur Babura, who, having left Samarkand, ordered to bring the best bakees to himself.
However, even they could not recreate the very taste, explaining that they did not have enough Samarkand air and water.