Uyghur Naan: A Cultural Delight

It’s pretty much impossible to walk a city block anywhere in Xinjiang without running into a Uyghur bread stand.

The stand itself is pretty simple. It usually consists of a small room to mix the dough next to a large oven located outside, called a “tannur” or “tandoor”.

There are also different kinds of bread based on which city you visit in Xinjiang.

Flat Bread – usually round in shape

Flaky Bread

Small Baguette Bread

Sourdough Bread

Bagel Breads