SC - Middle East-Help needed

[david friedman]

Try a cast iron "dutch oven" turn the lid upside down ( of course put a handle
on underside )

Christi Redeker wrote:

> Can anyone out there tell me where I may find an illustration of a Testo?
>
> The book says, "There is a link here with Ancient Rome, where cakes had been
> cooked in or under an earthenware testum, surrounded by hot coals.  The
> medieval testo, was an earthenware or metal dish with a concave lid that
> held colas to provide heat from above."  Then, "Italia torta recipes include
> quite specific instructions on baking, and on the amount of heat needed
> above and below."
>
> Any information on these would be welcome and maybe I will make one to
> experiment with.
>
> Murkial

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