Baking Bread with Dutch Oven at Walking X Ranch 1939

In May 1939, bakers at Walking X Ranch near Marfa, Texas, used a Dutch oven to prepare bread. Coals placed on the oven lid ensured an even cooking temperature. This method reflects traditional practices that have been essential in ranch life. The image is part of the FSA/OWI Collection, documenting rural American life during the Great Depression.

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