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Weekend project: Sunset's classic adobe oven
Norman A. Plate

DIY backyard adobe oven

Our backyard adobe oven is modeled after mud-brick ovens used around the world, from the Southwest to Mexico, Italy, and France.

Building it takes about two days of grubby work, but the reward: wonderfully rustic pizzas, roasts, vegetables, and crusty loaves of bread from your own backyard.

Get the complete how-to, plus heating guide and recipes


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